Families affected by the gas explosion that occurred on Thursday night in Mradi village, Embakasi, Nairobi will receive a two-month rent from humanitarian body, Kenya Red Cross Society.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the humanitarian body will together with National Government Administration Officers map out the area to identify affected households.
“The Kenya Red Cross has a platform to provide for cash transfer for those whose houses have been destroyed during the incident, they will do mapping. So that they provide atleast two months rent,” said the government Spokesperson.
The Nairobi County Government is set to provide the affected households with food, blankets, water and other essentials.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja waived all the medical fees of the Embakasi explosion victims.
At least three people died and several others injured on Thursday night after a Kentainer Gas storage and refill plant exploded.
Authorities say the huge explosion felt miles away occurred at Mradi area sending locals into panic.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said a truck filled with gas cylinders exploded at around 11pm igniting a huge fireball that spread to godowns small businesses and a residential area nearby.
More than 200 people were injured and rushed to various hospitals across Kenya’s capital Nairobi city.
