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Court halts prosecution of NEMA officers linked to 2024 Embakasi gas explosion

Aftermath of the Embakasi gas explosion at an unlicensed LPG plant in Nairobi's Mradi area. Over 12 people died and hundreds were injured in the February 2024 blast. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The High Court has ruled that senior Environment officers charged over last year's deadly Embakasi gas explosion enjoy statutory immunity, making their prosecution unlawful.

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