"Deadly Gas Explosion in Nairobi Kills 3 and Injures 280"

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"Deadly Gas Explosion in Nairobi Kills 3 and Injures 280"
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A gas explosion caused by illegal gas cylinders in a residential area of Nairobi, Kenya, resulted in at least three deaths and 280 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise. The owner of the illegal depot had been previously found guilty of operating an illegal gas refilling business but continued to do so, raising suspicions of corruption. The explosion led to a massive fire that burned homes and warehouses, and the continued operation of the gas depot has raised concerns about authorities' enforcement of regulations.

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