This archive report was first published on 30 June 2019.
On June 30, 2019, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced that it was investigating 5,000 Kenya Power customers over suspected electricity billing fraud.
The DCI revealed that the funds were lost through a conspiracy between the power firm's staff, brokers, and some customers.
Kenya Power has previously indicated that it loses more than Sh500 million annually to illegal connections and vandalism of its system.
As the government embarks on a quest to light up the country through the Last Mile Connectivity programme, such misconduct can hamper the country's growth.
We urge the DCI to get to the bottom of the matter and ensure that those found culpable are not only prosecuted but also refund the monies that they pilfered.
