The Ministry of Interior and Coordination jointly with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum on Friday directed that a fresh risk assessment be undertaken for all gas plants in the country with the view of closing all non-compliant sites.

CSs Kithure Kindiki and Davis Chirchir further ordered the demolition of all illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sites through the Multi-Agency Rapid Results Initiative.

“Immediate rollout of Government LPG growth strategy which includes the development and implementation of a track and trace the framework for LPG cylinders to improve traceability and accountability,” read part of the statement by the Ministry of Interior.

“Our teams will fully collaborate with other Government agencies to investigate this incident and prosecute any persons found in breach of the law.”

Other measures included the immediate rollout of the Government LPG growth strategy which includes the development and implementation of a track and trace framework for LPG cylinders to improve traceability and accountability.

The CSs also ordered punitive administrative measures for all LPG operators found filling cylinders without the written authority of the brand owners.