Kisumu, Tuesday, 23rd September 2025...Kenya Power’s security team, working in close
collaboration with law enforcement agencies, has arrested two suspects linked to the
theft of electricity infrastructure in the Manyatta Kona Maji area of Kisumu County.
The suspects, Stephen Bala Magak and Frederick Odhiambo Owino, are accused to be
receivers of stolen energy infrastructure from vandals in the region before reselling them
persons who connect electricity illegally.
The recovered equipment, valued at KShs.3 million included six steady bars, one cross
arm (channel), three rolls of stay wire measuring approximately 100 metres, 146 shackle
insulators, about 20 metres of HT aluminium conductors, 23 rolls of LV aluminium
conductors totaling approximately 1,000 metres, two rolls of 150mm HT aluminium
conductors, 87 stay plates, 56 KPLC danger plates, 38 nine-inch bolts, approximately
seven metres of three-phase cable, 100 metres of 10mm twisted service cable, 70 bolts
measuring 3¼ inches, 30 metres of soft drawn conductors, 49 D-Irons, 18 surge diverters,
and 11 rolls of 16mm service cables totaling approximately 2,397 metres.
“The two suspects are already in custody, and this operation is a testament to our
commitment to weed out all the persons who are involved in illegal activities within the
network. We call upon members of the public to work with us in reporting and
safeguarding the same infrastructure that powers their businesses and lives,” said Kenya
Power’s Security Services Manager, Maj. (Rtd) Geoffrey Kigen.
He added, “The Western Region and Kisumu County have been experiencing power
issues, some stemming from vandalism and in some instances, illegal connections.
Through a coordinated security operation between Kenya Power and Kisumu Central
Sub-County Police, we have managed to recover a huge catch of our equipment
valued at approximately KShs 3 million. We thank the law enforcers for the support they
have given us in our fight against criminal activities that compromise the stability of
power supply and endanger lives.”
The Energy Act 2019 criminalises tampering with electricity installations, energy theft,
vandalism, and damage to power infrastructure, prescribing a KSh 5 million fine or a five-year
prison sentence, or both, for offenders.
The security operations underscore Kenya Power’s commitment to ensuring
uninterrupted power supply to its customers.
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