Nairobi, March 3- Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin has condemned Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) for indiscriminately disconnecting electricity to government institutions over unpaid bills.
Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Amin urged KPLC to seek dialogue instead of abrupt power cuts, warning that essential services like hospitals could be severely impacted.
“KPLC once disconnected us, which was unnecessary and ill-advised,” Amin stated, emphasizing that critical institutions should not be put at risk due to outstanding bills.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja echoed his concerns, pointing out that government agencies owe the county billions in wayleaves and land rates, yet their services remain uninterrupted. He called for structured negotiations instead of punitive measures.
“If we owe each other, let’s reconcile the debts instead of resorting to power disconnections,” Sakaja said.
The debate over KPLC’s handling of unpaid bills continues, raising concerns about its impact on essential services.
