In the aftermath of the devastating fire that ravaged Embakasi, Babu Owino, the MP for Embakasi East, has issued a passionate plea to President William Ruto. Owino is urging Ruto to allocate some of the completed units from the Affordable Housing Programme to the over 300 victims left homeless by the tragedy.
Expressing his concern for the plight of the affected families, Owino emphasized that these individuals are in urgent need of shelter and assistance. He highlighted the presence of unoccupied houses in Ngara, questioning why they are not being utilized to provide relief to those left destitute by the fire disaster.
Owino’s call for action comes amidst criticism of government inaction and complacency, with opposition leader Raila Odinga demanding swift and substantial compensation for the victims. Raila asserted that each affected family should receive no less than KSh 500,000 in compensation, attributing the tragedy to negligence on the part of the authorities.
Each family affected by last week’s fire caused by the gas explosion in Embakasi should be given a cash compensation of Kshs 500,000. This is pure negligence on the part of the Kenya kwanza administration. pic.twitter.com/hLDlOaZa6k
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) February 6, 2024
In a display of solidarity, Raila Odinga personally contributed KSh 1 million towards a charitable fund for the victims, with Babu Owino matching this amount with an additional KSh 1 million. The combined effort aims to provide immediate relief and support to those affected by the devastating fire.
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The fire, which occurred on February 1st, has raised significant questions about safety regulations and oversight concerning industrial operations in residential areas. President William Ruto has called for swift action against those responsible for permitting the operation of the gas plant near residential neighborhoods.
While investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, the focus remains on providing aid and assistance to the victims. The Nairobi county government has pledged to waive treatment charges for those injured in the blaze, highlighting the collective effort to alleviate the suffering of the affected families.
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As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, Babu Owino’s appeal to President Ruto underscores the urgent need for compassionate and decisive action to address the housing needs of the displaced families
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