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KPLC abusing power, say senators and CoG

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by MOSES OGADA AND LUKE AWICH

Realtime28 February 2025 - 04:52
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In Summary


  • In a strongly worded statement, the Council of Governors said for a long time KPLC has wielded what it described as “unchecked power” over counties and even disconnected power to hospitals.
  • According to the county bosses, KPLC has not only hurt counties but also individuals and private businesses through abrupt power disconnections and nontransparent billing systems.

Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir Governor)

Senators and governors have turned the heat on Kenya Power, accusing the agency of operating with impunity and abusing its monopoly.

In a strongly worded statement, the Council of Governors said for a long time KPLC has wielded what it described as “unchecked power” over counties and even disconnected power to hospitals.

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