Three days after an explosion in Embakasi, residents have started fleeing the area again over suspected fresh gas leaks.
Reports of the fresh gas leak started circulating on Monday, February 5, morning forcing people to seek safety in neighbouring areas.
It has been indicated that the Nairobi County Government has assured residents of Embakasi that the area is safe and habitable since experts had already contained the situation.
"It is just precautionary we have evacuated them as we invited Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to identify whether there is a threat," Bramwel Simiyu, Nairobi Disaster Management Chief Officer told Kenyans.co.ke.
"Somebody reported that there was a fire. We have put emergency services on standby but so far there is no reason for alarm."
Bramwel Simiyu assured the public that no fresh fire had been identified but the County Government was not leaving anything to chance in ensuring the safety of Kenyans.
As of February 5, six people had already succumbed to injuries and burns sustained during the initial explosion with over 300 hospitalised.
"The injured patients are receiving medical care at our Level 6 hospitals at the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital and the Kenyatta National Hospital," the Office of Government Spokesperson updated the nation.
President William Ruto has ordered anyone who broke the law or neglected duty resulting in the explosion to be arrested and be prosecuted.
Already, the watchman who was guarding the property where the explosion occurred has since been arrested.
Additionally, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) suspended four of its officials on Saturday, February 3.
"The Board further requests the relevant government agencies to commence an immediate investigation," NEMA stated while suspending the officials.
