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.
The unlicensed facility was at the centre of a devastating explosion in February 2024, which killed at least 12 people and injured hundreds.
The blast triggered a massive fire that swept through the densely populated neighbourhood near the airport, destroying homes, vehicles, and businesses.
Investigations found the gas plant was operating illegally without proper approvals or safety measures, and the cause was attributed to a gas leak igniting the blaze.
