At least 29 people have been injured in a gas plant explosion in south-east Nairobi, Kenya. The blast caused tremors that were felt by witnesses in the area.
The incident occurred on Monday at the Africa Gas and Oil Company facility in the Syokimau neighborhood. Several people were injured as a result of the explosion, with some suffering severe burns. The injured individuals were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blast and the extent of the damage caused by the explosion. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of gas plants in the region and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
This explosion serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with gas plants and the importance of ensuring that they are properly maintained and operated. It also highlights the need for emergency response plans to be in place to effectively deal with such incidents.
Our thoughts are with the injured individuals and their families, and we hope for their swift recovery. This unfortunate event should serve as a wake-up call for the authorities to take action to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
