Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to resettle some of the Embakasi explosion victims who lost their houses in houses under the affordable housing project.

Odinga who was speaking at the scene of the tragedy on Tuesday, stated that the government should compensate each of the affected families Ksh.500,000 to each to cushion them from the misery brought upon them by the fire incident.

“We want every family here given Ksh.500,000. That is what will enable them to begin a new life. I want to tell President Ruto to address this issue and ensure every family gets Ksh.500,000,” said Odinga.

The Opposition leader also faulted the authorities for allowing a gas plant to be set up in a residential area.

“People are sleeping on their jobs while the lives of Kenyans are in danger. If it was the Azimio government in place right now things would be very different.” Stated Odinga.

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Odinga cast doubt on the ongoing investigations into the explosion saying it would not be a surprise to see the owner of the plant walking scot-free.

Four people including three officials of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the owner of the gas plant which was operating illegally have since been arrested in connection to the incident.