Police describe gas plant as illegal but remain silent on why it was operating

Fire marshals put of a fire in Miradi area of Embakasi after a gas explosion. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Officers at the Embakasi Police Station who spoke on condition of anonymity said the police were aware of the illegal operations at this facility but could not act.

"We have tried but failed. The owners appear to be well connected and every time the police attempt to crackdown, we get calls from our bosses stopping us "said an officer at the station.