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EACC Nabs Kenya Power Official in Sh300,000 Runda Bribery Sting

by Daily Trends
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Kenya Power) employee over allegations of extorting Sh300,000 from a customer in exchange for restoring electricity supply at Runda Mumwe Estate in Nairobi.

The suspect, identified as Bernard Githinji Maina, is a meter reader attached to the Runda sector.

Alleged Sh300,000 Demand

According to the Commission, the suspect allegedly demanded Sh300,000 from a resident on January 24, 2026, promising to facilitate the reconnection of electricity that had been disconnected months earlier.

Investigators say the suspect further threatened the complainant with a punitive electricity bill of Sh2 million if he failed to comply with the demand.

Preliminary findings indicate that power to the estate had been disconnected on October 25, 2025, over what was cited as an illegal connection. However, the complainant reportedly had no outstanding electricity bill arrears at the time.

Arrest in Sting Operation

The EACC stated that it received a formal complaint on February 27, 2026, triggering investigations that culminated in a sting operation.

The suspect was arrested while allegedly receiving Sh180,000 from the complainant at Runda Mumwe Estate.

Following his arrest, he was escorted to the Integrity Centre for processing before being transferred to Kilimani Police Station, where he spent the night in custody.

He was later released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 pending the completion of investigations.

Commission Reaffirms Anti-Bribery Drive

In a statement, the EACC reiterated its commitment to combating bribery, particularly at public service delivery points.

“The Commission remains resolute in dismantling corrupt networks that exploit citizens seeking essential services,” the agency said, adding that it would pursue the matter to its logical conclusion.

Broader Concerns Over Service Delivery

The arrest adds to growing public concern over alleged corruption within critical service sectors, including utilities.

Kenya Power has in the past warned customers against engaging staff members directly in unofficial transactions and encouraged reporting of suspected bribery attempts through official channels.

The EACC has urged members of the public to report any instances of extortion or bribery to facilitate prompt investigations and enforcement action.

The suspect is expected to be formally charged once investigations are concluded.

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Kenya Power Lists Areas Set to Experience Blackout on Wednesday, November 19

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Kenya Power has issued a public notice announcing planned electricity interruptions on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to facilitate routine network maintenance in parts of Kajiado and Kiambu counties.

The utility company said the scheduled outage is part of ongoing efforts to enhance power reliability and ensure a more stable electricity supply for customers ahead of the festive season.

According to the notice, sections of Kajiado County, particularly in the Amboseli–Isara region, will experience an outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Areas to be affected include Jesbriquet, Sopa Lodge, Ngong Veg, AA Lodge, Mada Hotel, Kibo Safari, Ngong Narok Primary School, Omra, Mbirikani, parts of Simba Cement, and surrounding customers. The company noted that the maintenance works will involve upgrading aging infrastructure and clearing vegetation along the power lines to reduce unplanned outages.

In Kiambu County, a separate maintenance schedule will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., targeting parts of the Kenyatta University (KU) area, including China Square, National Oil, KU Library, KU Morgue, KU Administration Block, and nearby customers. Kenya Power said the maintenance exercise is necessary to support the region’s rapid power demand growth and to improve supply efficiency within key commercial and educational zones.

Kenya Power advised customers in the affected regions to make necessary arrangements and urged them to treat all lines as live during the maintenance period. The company further emphasized its commitment to minimizing disruptions and completing the work within the scheduled timeframe.

“We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ understanding as we work to strengthen the grid,” the utility said in the notice.

Power interruptions remain a key part of Kenya Power’s preventive maintenance strategy as the company seeks to curb frequent outages, enhance operational safety, and support stable access to electricity for homes, institutions, and businesses across the country.

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M-PESA Downtime to Hit Kenya Power Payments — Here’s How to Buy Tokens Instead

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Kenya Power has issued an urgent alert to customers ahead of a scheduled M-PESA system upgrade that will temporarily disrupt electricity token purchases and postpaid bill payments.

The upgrade, announced by Safaricom, will take place in the early morning of Monday, September 22, 2025 (Sunday night), between 12:30AM and 3:30AM.

During this three-hour window, Kenya Power’s Paybill numbers — 888880 for token purchase and 888888 for postpaid bills — will be unavailable.

To avoid blackouts and last-minute panic, Kenya Power, in a statement issued on Saturday, September 20, 2025, has urged customers to buy electricity tokens in advance before the scheduled maintenance.

“Safaricom has announced a planned M-PESA system upgrade in the early morning of Monday, 22nd September 2025 (Sunday night), which will affect M-PESA services between 12:30 AM and 3:30 AM. During this period, Kenya Power Paybill numbers, including 888880 for token purchase and 888888 for postpaid bill payments, will not be available,” the Kenya Power notice read in part.

Kenya Power Alternative Payment Channels

Customers who need to purchase tokens or settle bills during the downtime can use the following options:

  • Airtel Money
  • DTB Bank
  • NCBA Bank
  • Family Bank
  • Co-operative Bank
  • KCB Bank
  • I&M Bank
  • National Bank of Kenya
  • Equity Bank

These services can be accessed through the banks’ USSD codes or smartphone apps.

Kenya Power emphasized that the maintenance is temporary and payments will resume on M-PESA immediately after the upgrade is completed.

“Customers can continue to buy tokens and pay bills through alternative channels such as Airtel Money, DTB Bank, NCBA Bank, Family Bank, Co-operative Bank, KCB, I&M Bank, National Bank of Kenya, and Equity Bank via their USSD codes or smartphone apps. We also encourage you to purchase your electricity tokens in advance before the scheduled maintenance to avoid any inconvenience,” the utility company said in its statement.

The announcement comes as part of ongoing system improvements by Safaricom to enhance the reliability and efficiency of M-PESA, Kenya’s leading mobile money platform.

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Kenya Power Lists Areas in 8 Counties to Experience Blackout on Tuesday

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Several areas in a total of eight counties will on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, experience a power blackout, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced.

In a statement issued on Monday, March 31, 2025, Kenya Power said the listed areas will face power cuts at diverse times from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The power interruption, Kenya Power says, will facilitate system maintenance.

The utility firm listed Nairobi, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Nyeri, Laikipia, Embu and Meru as counties that will be affected.

Kenya Power on Nairobi blackout

Parts of Nairobi will experience power interruption from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The areas are General Mathenge Road, Donyo Sabuk Lane, Peponi Road, Part of Lower Kabete Road, General Mathenge Lane, Jacaranda Apartments, Ivory Apartments, General Mathenge Close, Pine Wood Groove East, Kabete Lane, Total Spring Valley and adjacent customers.

Bungoma

Areas in Bungoma to face power interruption from 9am to 5pm are Matulo Village, Ben Captain, Wanyama, Wamang’oli Primary and adjacent customers. 

Others are Bokoli Market, Bokli Dispensary, Bukembe Market, Chebesi Secondary School and Matulo.

Homa Bay 

Parts of Homa Bay to face power cuts from 9am to 4pm are Sofia East, Homabay High, Homabay Referral Hospital, Homabay County Offices, Homawasco Offices, MTC, Tom Mboya Univ, Site, Salama, Homabay Market, Shivling S/Market, Mlimani East, County Governemt Offices, KCB, Equity, Co-op Bank, ABSA Banks, Sonyanco, Cold Spring and adjacent customers.

Nyamira 

Parts of Nyamira to face power cuts from 8.30am to 4pm are Corner S Resort, Motobo Market, Nyansabakwa Secondary School, Miruka Market, Bonyunyu Market, Bonyunyu Secondary School, Rionyangi Market and adjacent customers.

Nyeri 

Areas in Nyeri will face power cuts from 9am to 5pm.

The areas are Kiangai Market, Kianyange Village, Kiangai C/Fact, Kiangai Village, Thunguri C/Fact, Karerahungu Village, Bore Kero, Thunguri Village, Kianwe Market, Kianwe Village, Kariko Village, Kiambagathi, Kiahiti Village, Safaricom Boosters, Airtel Boosters and adjacent customers.

Laikipia 

Areas in Laikipia will face power cuts from 9am to 4.30 pm.

They include the whole of Olpejeta, Depatas, Tundra, Freshigold, Segera, Zimbabwe, New Daraja Academy and adjacent customers.

Embu

Areas in Embu will face power cuts from 8.30 am to 5 pm.

They are Kwa Kingoli, Kiimani, Masinga Boys, Masinga Market, Wendano, Kakuku, Ekalakala, Kathini, Isyukoni, Kiangeni, Masinga Bible College, Mutwamwaki and adjacent customers.

Meru 

Areas in Meru will face power interruption from 8am to 5pm .

They are Igoki Dispensary, Mutea Iringo, Kiringo Boys High Sch, Kathuri Market, Nkabune Girls High SchOOL, Nkabune TTC, Ngugwe, Gugwe C/Fact, Ntani Pri School, Kanjagi Market, Karimuga Primary School, Karimautine Primary School, Runywene Primary Sch,ool Gaitu Market, Gaitu Police Station, Nkuene Primary School, Kaguma Market, Chaaria Market, Mbanjone Market, Ruchoro, Cottolengo Mission Hospital, Nguucia, Kaare Market, Sarovina, Njuthine, Gacuru and adjacent customers.

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Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror Background: Biography, Education, Net Worth, Experience, Family

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma
  • Prior to his appointment to Kenya Power, Siror was General Manager for System Operations at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
  • Eng Joseph Siror was appointed as the managing director and chief executive officer of KPLC in May 2023.

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Board of Directors in May 2023 appointed Eng Joseph Siror as the managing director and chief executive officer of the company.

The President William Ruto-allied man took over from Geoffrey Muli who was serving in an acting capacity.

Following his appointment, Siror pledged to steer KPLC towards greater efficiency and profitability and to ensure that the company continues to provide reliable and affordable electricity to all Kenyans.

Prior to his appointment to Kenya Power, Siror was General Manager for System Operations at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).

Joseph Siror Academic Qualifications

Siror has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi.

He also holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the United States International University (USIU).

Siror also holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University (China) majoring in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

He also holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of London, a pre-Kenya School of Law certificate from Riara University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Radiation Protection from the University of Nairobi.

Joseph Siror Job Experience

Joseph Siror is widely regarded as one of Kenya’s most experienced energy professionals.

He has experience spanning over 30 years ranging from telecommunications, income tax and customs, manufacturing, ICT and energy transmission.

Siror has held various senior positions in the energy sector, including serving as the CEO of the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) and the Chief Manager in charge of Power Planning and Design at the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).

He has also worked as a consultant for various international organisations, including the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

He also served as a Senior Assistant Commissioner at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and worked at Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation as well as a Senior Systems Analyst at Firestone East Africa Limited.

He previously worked as a Director of Science, Technology Innovation and Communication at the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

He is a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

Joseph Siror Net Worth

The KPLC CEO has an undisclosed net worth which is believed to be millions of Kenyan shillings.

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Hope For Kenyans As Fuel Prices Could Be Reduced This Week

by Yahil Felix
written by Yahil Felix

Fuel prices could be reduced this week as the government conducts a crisis meeting with stakeholders in the energy sector.

The meeting will be chaired by CS Fred Matiang’i and will focus on the high cost of electricity according to the findings of the report of the presidential task force on the review of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

The team will discuss the challenges facing the energy sector and create a strategy to reduce the prices that have increased the cost of living.

Details of the meeting were revealed by the Super CS on Sunday when he stated the overhaul of scandalous Kenya Power will be among the key issues to be discussed.

While presiding over a fundraiser in support of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Isinya Kajiado County, Matiang’i said, “In light of the challenges facing the Ministry of Energy announced by the President, we shall this week start an aggressive programme to reduce the cost of fuel and electricity.”

The announcement comes a day after ODM leader Raila Odinga, while addressing a crowd in Bungoma hinted that the government would reduce the cost of fuel this week.

Dr. Matiangi’i said he would ensure the recommendations of the stakeholders’ meeting are implemented. The task force which is chaired by John Ngumi suggested an overhaul of Kenya Power and review of the PPAs between the company and private firms.

The task force noted the great difference between KenGen and IPP tariffs and electricity dispatch allocations and and lack of proper demand forecasting and planning as some some of the issues contributing to losses at Kenya Power.

Last week, Preident Uhuru Kenyata directed the Ministry of Energy to establish a path towards the reduction of the cost of electricity by over 33 percent within four months. In this anyone who spent Sh 500 per month for electricity shall by end of December 2021, pay shillings 330 per month.

On Wednesday, the President redeployed Energy CS Charles Keter and his PS Joseph Njoroge hours after receiving the report of the task force.

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How to Buy Electricity Tokens, Settle Your Bill Using Safaricom Bonga Points

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Did you know that you can now buy electricity tokens or settle your electricity bills using Safaricom bonga points?

Well, Safaricom and the Kenya Power and Lightening Company (KPLC) have partnered to enable their customers redeem their safaricom Bonga Points for power tokens.

Through the partnership, the companies’ domestic customers can now redeem their Bonga Points to purchase tokens or pay for their bills at the rate of 20 cents per Bonga Point.

But how can one successfully redeem Bonga Points for power tokens?

Well, at first, you need to dial *126#. You will then select the Lipa na Bonga Points option, which will appear at number one.

You will then be prompted to select whether you need to buy goods or pay bill. In this case, you require to enter option 2, which is pay bill.

You will then be asked to enter the business number. In this case, enter the KPLC business number that you normally use to buy tokens. You will enter 888880, or 888888.

You will then enter your KPLC meter number as your account number.

After that, you will be required to enter the amount you wish to spend. For example, if you enter Ksh 1,500, 5000 Bonga Points will be deducted.

You will then be prompted to confirm you transaction. If you accept, you will be required to enter your MPESA service pin to complete the transaction.

You will then be notified that your request has been received. You will be advised upon completion, where you will receive your Power units.

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Father, son jailed for 10 years over vandalism of Kenya Power cables

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Keroka Law Court Principal Magistrate Matata Kimtai has sentenced three people to 10 years’ imprisonment for vandalism and stealing of Kenya Power and lighting Company property.

The three; Zablon Johnson, his son Eric Musa and Peter Onyamu were also give an alternative to pay a fine of Sh5 million each.

Three alongside two others who were acquitted had been charged of vandalism of electrical conductors contrary to section 64(4) of the Energy Act number 12 of 2006.

The charge sheet had stated that on different dates between February 21 and 26, 2019 at Chitago village Nyankoba Sub Location in Masaba North Sub County vandalized 400metrs of low voltage conductors property of KPLC.

They also faced a second count of stealing 400 meters of low voltage conductors amounting to Sh80,000 contrary to section 268 (1) as read with section 275 of the penal code.

In his ruling the Magistrate said that the low voltage wires that had been vandalized were also removed from the scene.

“Clearly the person who damaged the wires also stole them since the use was coveted to other than the general on special owner thereof.”

Kimtai said that the three accused had not explained to the court why they were in possession of the wires.

“It is interesting to note that none of the accused works for the Kenya Power and Lighting Company.”

“I further wish to note that the said low voltage conductors cables were stole and recovered in less than a week, therefore the court will deem that anyone who found with low voltage conductors cables with no proper explanation then will be taken to be a thief as well. The said cables were in a house that was locked which the accused acknowledge same as his.”

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The Magistrate said that the defense of the three accused does not water down the overwhelming evidence tendered by the prosecution witnesses.  I find that the evidence by the prosecution well corroborated and above all credible.  

After the ruling, South Nyanza Region Kenya power Security Head Major Retired Paul Gichovi urged all Citizens to report persons interfering with power lines to the nearest police stations, KPLC office or chiefs.

“Innocent clients are suffering in darkness because of a few criminal elements in our society. We need to be mindful of others.”

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