Nairobi, Feb. 5 -- The death toll from last Thursday's Mradi gas explosion tragedy in Embakasi, Nairobi, climbed to six yesterday after three more victims succumbed to their burn injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

This, as hundreds of the injured demanded compensation from the gas plant owner and the government, saying, the tragedy has destroyed their lives.

Many have been left with permanent disabilities, they said. Over 300 people were injured and are being treated in various hospitals around the city.

Camped at the gate of the Embakasi Social Centre, the injured, some swathed with bandages, vowed to fight for compensation.

They lamented that they have been neglected, yet donations meant to help them continue to trickle in ...