Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga and Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, have jointly contributed Ksh2 million to assist victims of the Embakasi gas explosion.

In a statement on Saturday, February 3, Babu announced the benevolent gesture revealing that Raila had sent him Ksh1 million to aid the fire victims.

In addition to this generous donation, Babu Owino said he contributed an extra Ksh1 million bringing the total contribution to Ksh2 million.

"Today morning H.E Baba Raila Amolo Odinga sent me 1 million Kenya Shillings to help the fire victims. In addition, I have donated an extra 1 million shillings towards this noble cause, totalling 2 million shillings. Other Azimio Leaders are also contributing towards this. God bless Kenya, and please pray for Embakasi East," Babu urged.

Today morning H.E Baba Raila Amolo Odinga sent me 1 million Kenya Shillings to help the fire https://t.co/ddVypsHXww addition I have donated an extra 1million shillings towards this noble cause totaling to 2 million shillings.Other Azimio Leaders are also contributing towards…

Raila and Babu Owino's generous donations come hot on the heels of the government announcing that the fire victims will each receive Ksh5,000 to help the victims get essentials in this time of need.

The announcement was made by Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris when she visited one of the hospitals where the victims are receiving medical attention.

"We are giving them Ksh5,000 each because we know that tonight they will need a place to sleep as well as food," Passaris said during her visit to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2024.

The legislator also said that the medical expenses for the patient have been exempted as per a prior order from the Nairobi County Governor, Johnson Sakaja.