Six people were arraigned at Makadara Law Courts on various charges related to theft of electricity and vandalism of power distribution equipment in Nairobi. Those arraigned included Collins Ouma Owino and Safari Marwa Ghati believed to be leaders of a cartel involved in illegal electricity connections in Mukuru Kaiyaba slums in the Industrial area. The suspects were arrested at different locations including Dandora, Mathare and Industrial Area in operations conducted by Kenya Power and security officials to stamp out illegal power connections. The six were charged on the counts of unauthorised electricity connection, illegal supply and fraudulent consumption of power. The duo are also facing a charge of handling of energy equipment in contravention of the Energy Act.

Source: Daily Nation February 16, 2021 15:32 UTC