Kenya Power Raises Alarm Over Transformers With Kenyans Facing Ksh 5M Fine
Kenya Power has expressed concern about a growing trend of deliberate damage to its infrastructure nationwide, occurring amidst an ongoing nationwide crackdown.
In a notice released on Friday, the electricity company mentioned that instances of vandalism against transformers, power towers, power cables, poles, and meters were on the rise.
The utility company also emphasized the increasing worry over the unauthorized usage of electricity.
As a result, Kenyans were cautioned about facing a penalty of Ksh5 million if they were discovered participating in the illegal activities emphasized by the utility company.
It was clarified that these actions were the cause of the frequent, unanticipated electricity blackouts that residents in Kenya commonly encounter in their neighborhoods.
“Vandalism of transformers, poles, and conductors also poses a risk to human and animal lives as vandals leave power infrastructure exposed, leading to a possibility of electrocution.
“Anyone found involved in the mentioned criminal activities is liable to a fine of not less than Ksh5 million or to a term imprisonment of ten years or both,” read the notice in part.
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Alternatively, Kenyan citizens were encouraged to notify Kenya Power of any incidents of vandalism so that appropriate measures could be taken against those responsible.
“Report any cases of transformer vandalism or vandalism of any power infrastructure by calling Kenya Power on 97771. You can also report to any Kenya Power office near you, the area Chief, or any police post near you,” Kenya Power added.
Members of the public can also dial *977# to report any power-related incident.
Kenya Power’s increase in temperature control coincides with heightened enforcement actions in neighborhoods throughout the nation.
On November 16, the electricity provider and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations introduced a group of 42 officers assigned to apprehend individuals involved in damaging power infrastructure.
According to the utility firm, 1,026 people have been arrested since July 2022 in connection with vandalism and illegal electricity connections.
Kenya Power Raises Alarm Over Transformers With Kenyans Facing Ksh 5M Fine
