Nairobi, February 26- The long-standing dispute between the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) and Kenya Power (KPLC) has been resolved following a meeting led by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi agreed to settle commercial disagreements amicably.
At a press conference, Governor Sakaja confirmed that the county and KPLC would verify outstanding claims, including a Ksh 4.8 billion wayleave dispute, and find a resolution. He emphasized the county’s need for revenue to sustain essential services like road maintenance, waste management, and healthcare.
The standoff had escalated recently, with the county blocking access to Kenya Power offices and cutting off their water supply. A garbage truck also dumped waste near KPLC’s premises—an incident Sakaja called “unfortunate” and not reflective of county policies. He assured that corrective measures had been taken.
Following the meeting, both sides agreed to restore normal operations immediately. They also committed to handling future disputes through direct negotiations and reaffirmed the county’s authority over development control, including power infrastructure, under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA) 2019.
Governor Sakaja commended Kenya Power for seeking county approvals before launching projects and expressed hope that other government agencies would follow suit. The agreement aligns with President William Ruto’s directive for all government institutions to comply with development regulations. A joint statement on the resolutions is expected soon.
