Mohamed Amin from the Criminal Investigations team asked Kenya Power to change how they handle unpaid electric bills from government offices. He believes cutting power without warning creates serious problems for important services. Amin spoke to lawmakers at County Hall about finding better solutions through talking instead of sudden blackouts. He pointed out many affected buildings provide key services that Kenyans depend on every day.
The investigation chief explained that Kenya Power once cut electricity to his department, which he called a poor decision that served no real purpose. He stressed that hospitals and critical facilities should never lose power because of billing disputes when better options exist. The battle over electric payments has continued for years between Kenya Power and various government groups, including Nairobi County offices.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja agreed with these concerns and mentioned that cutting electricity can sometimes threaten lives. Sakaja explained his office handles similar situations differently, saying police stations and agencies owe nearly a billion shillings for land use but still receive county services. He believes Kenya Power should follow this example rather than resorting to immediate disconnections.
The governor suggested both county and national governments should meet to solve these payment issues together. He noted that since both sides owe money to each other, they could balance these debts instead of taking extreme measures like shutting off power. Many people worry about how these disconnections affect essential places such as hospitals, security buildings, and public offices that serve community needs daily.
The investigation chief explained that Kenya Power once cut electricity to his department, which he called a poor decision that served no real purpose. He stressed that hospitals and critical facilities should never lose power because of billing disputes when better options exist. The battle over electric payments has continued for years between Kenya Power and various government groups, including Nairobi County offices.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja agreed with these concerns and mentioned that cutting electricity can sometimes threaten lives. Sakaja explained his office handles similar situations differently, saying police stations and agencies owe nearly a billion shillings for land use but still receive county services. He believes Kenya Power should follow this example rather than resorting to immediate disconnections.
The governor suggested both county and national governments should meet to solve these payment issues together. He noted that since both sides owe money to each other, they could balance these debts instead of taking extreme measures like shutting off power. Many people worry about how these disconnections affect essential places such as hospitals, security buildings, and public offices that serve community needs daily.
