The Nairobi government seeks to block the Kenya Power and Lighting Company from disconnecting electricity to hospitals and schools under the county over Sh732 million bills. The KPLC had threatened to disconnect power at City Hall Annex, Pumwani Hospital, Mama Lucy Hospital, primary and nursery schools under the county, county depots and street light pillars. Court documents say the money was owed to the now-defunct city council and the county believes it should be paid by the national government. The county said disconnection may cause mayhem in the hospitals and lead to far-reaching consequences, which might cause deaths. KPLC’s planned action also threatens healthcare for the majority of city residents who rely on the two hospitals.

Source: The Star October 13, 2016 00:22 UTC