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Ruto neglected Embakasi gas explosion victims, Babu Owino claims

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili Owino aka Babu Owino at Parliament buildings,Nairobi on October 11th,2023. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has now accused the State of neglecting victims of the Embakasi gas explosion.


The lawmaker has criticised President William Ruto and his deputy Gachagua for failing to sympathize with or support the victims of the deadly explosion that killed at least seven people.

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