"Okech Kendo shall be paid by Kenya Power a compensation of KSh2,960,000.00 for host and wayleaves on the site above." And what slice of the compound does Kenya Power want to lease for this modest compensation in the village - a 3x3sqm - enough to host a transformer. The renewable lease runs for 20 years, the letter, with a loud Kenya Power logo, says. The contract letter asks for ID/passport number, title deed details, account details - name of bank, bank address, account number, account names, swift code, bank officer, terms of payment - cash, cheque, and RTGS/EFT, all at ago. There was this little matter of [email protected], then the speed of the project, and the fray of calls from Kenya Power 'engineers'.

Source: The Star April 17, 2019 00:56 UTC