Explosive Catastrophe: Nairobi Landlord Stripped of 30 Properties in Embakasi Disaster
Samson Morwabe, a retired government official and landlord, is tallying his setbacks following the overnight blaze that engulfed both his investment property and residence in the Embakasi region.
Addressing the press, Morwabe, clearly upset, shared that he had lost not only his residence but also 30 additional rental properties that he had intended to use for his retirement.
The gas plant explosion, which resulted in four fatalities and left numerous individuals with severe injuries, included the mentioned loss.
“I was a government employee and now I am retired. All my life is here. When the entire building went up in flames, I was left with nowhere else to get money from,” he narrated.
“Right now, I do not have any money or anywhere else to get clothing. As you see, the clothes I am wearing right now don’t fit me. All my clothes, beddings, and utensils were destroyed.”
Upon the occurrence of the tragic incident on Thursday night, Morwabe disclosed that his intuition guided him straight to the vehicle, unfortunately engulfed in flames as well.
He described obtaining his keys, starting the ignition, and driving to a safe location, where compassionate citizens assisted him in putting out the fire that had engulfed his vehicle.
Morwabe additionally disclosed that the residents had previously expressed worries about the authenticity of a gas facility located in a residential area, but their appeals were disregarded.
It’s not unexpected that at this point, they seek accountability for the tragedy from both the owner and other individuals associated with it.
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“I went for my car keys fast and opened the car door while engulfed in flames and drove it for approximately 100 meters. Other citizens then helped me to put out the fire,” he added.
“We had complained that the (perpetrators) should not bring a gas plant to a residential neighborhood and since our voice was not heard, the operations continued. The owner (of the plant) should carry the burden since we have lost everything.”
Numerous impacted families are currently accommodated at a community center in Embakasi. Governor Johnson Sakaja has committed to providing compensation to those affected.
The individual associated with the now notorious gas-filling facility refuted allegations of managing it, asserting that it was merely a garage. Responsibility for the explosion was redirected towards the owner of the truck involved.
“I wish to state that my client refutes all the incorrect allegations which have been aired and published in the media, pointing fingers at him for being responsible for the unfortunate incident,” the lawyer told the press.
Over 300 people have been affected by the tragedy.
Explosive Catastrophe: Nairobi Landlord Stripped of 30 Properties in Embakasi Disaster
