Justice Alfred Mabeya ruled that the power distribution and transmission company was negligent, leading to the accident that left Joy Mukami disabled and bedridden for eight months. By CHARLES WANYOROMore by this AuthorThe High Court in Meru has ordered Kenya Power to pay a 16-year-old girl Sh22million after she was electrocuted, leading to amputation of her arms three years ago. Justice Alfred Mabeya ruled that the power distribution and transmission company was negligent, leading to the accident that left Joy Mukami disabled and bedridden for eight months. Mukami’s mother, Ms Ambrusina Makena Kiulio, blamed Kenya Power for the accident and sued for negligence. The girl who said she aspired to be a doctor, testified that she has always known that power lines always run overhead on poles.

Source: Daily Nation April 18, 2020 09:56 UTC