kenya power vandalism Stories

State agencies, counties owe Kenya Power Sh4.67 billion in unpaid bills - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the unpaid bills cover 140.06 million units of electricity, highlighting persistent revenue collection challenges...

122 electrocuted as illegal connections, encroachment rise - Kenya Power
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

21.7 per cent of the fatalities were caused by faulty wiring at customer premises, 12.2 per cent by structures or activities near power lines and 11.2...

Government warns vandals: Sh5 million fines or 10-year jail for power infrastructure sabotage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

The Ministry has proposed tougher penalties, including fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, for anyone found guilty of vandal...

Kenya Power procures 3,319 transformers from local manufacturers to clear customer backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Over 85 per cent of the transformers will be used to connect customers who have already paid for services, while the remaining units will replace thos...

State lost Sh670 million to transformer theft in last two financial years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2024

Reports indicate that rogue individuals are responsible for stealing transformers, steel tower bracings, earth cables, and other essential components...

Kenya Power calls for total ban on waste copper exports to curb vandalism
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The company reported that 365 transformers worth Sh328 million were vandalised in 2023, and an additional 78 transformers valued at Sh78 million have...

Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2024

NGAO representatives were trained in identifying and reporting faulty power lines during the rainy season.

Kenya Power launches Coast region crackdown to curb vandalism, illegal connections
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 26, 2024

The move is aimed at limiting blackouts and the losses the illegal activities have caused the company over the years. 

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