Nairobi county governemnt has said that 761 people were affected by the Thursday night gas fire in Embakasi.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, the acting county secretary Patrick Analo said the government is making efforts to get the affected families back on their feet.
"The county has established that 148 households were affected by the blast, 761 people were affected, 50 businesses were burned and there are still 15 people who can't trace their family," he said.
The acting county secretary said that 15 people are minors and children whose parents have not been identified.
County officials confirmed the number of those seeking shelter to be 30 people.
Those affected will be provided psychosocial support and medical fees waived, according to the county government.
Analo also said there was a gas smell reported at the blast site this morning and the county fire officials have taken the appropriate precautionary measures to prevent another incident.
He said there are seven ambulances on standby and the residents have been evacuated from the area.
Speaking at Embakasi social hall on Monday, the county representatives urged the public to shun misinformation.
He also clarified that there has not been another fire incident in the area.
