Kenya Power staff repair power line in Migori Town. [File, Standard]Kenya Power has rolled out a countrywide initiative to tame the rising cases of electrical accidents. The firm has partnered with national government administration officers to enhance public awareness on the danger of unsafe use or accidental contact with electricity. “Through the partnership, the company is aiming to educate the public on how to prevent electrical accidents and the channels for reporting accidents and unsafe situations in a timely manner,” said Kenya Power Managing Director Bernard Ngugi in a statement. Structures and buildings near power lines take up 12 per cent while deliberate acts take up nine per cent.

Source: Standard Digital October 29, 2020 21:01 UTC