Sakaja Vows To End Nairobi County-KPLC Dispute, Prevent Power Outages
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed a series of steps his county government has made to end the disagreement with the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
This comes just weeks after the two sides publicly battled in February.
“Come down your high horses we dialogue,” Nairobi City County tells KPLC after cutting off their sewer connection, dumping garbage at their gate pic.twitter.com/IWCFGb50Ep
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) February 24, 2025
Sakaja met with the Senate Committee on Tuesday, April 1, and provided a detailed update on the steps being taken to resolve the disagreement, which arose from unpaid dues.
According to Sakaja, one of the most significant resolutions was the implementation of a joint meter verification, which will be carried out in two phases: physical and financial.
The governor explained that this was done to identify disparities.
Second, the governor informed the Committee that the Nairobi County administration and KPLC had committed to fulfill their respective commitments to minimize future disruptions.
For the county government, this means paying any outstanding invoices on schedule.
“The implementation of a billing format and the verification of pending bills will not only ensure accurate billing but also help in identifying any discrepancies and resolving them promptly to avoid future disruptions,” the governor observed.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is appearing before a committee to deliberate on the dispute between the county government and KPLC.#NewsDesk pic.twitter.com/osRINzJZpQ
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) April 1, 2025
In February, KPLC claimed nearly Ksh3 billion from Nairobi County for outstanding electricity bills, with street lighting accounting for a significant portion of this total.
To address this issue, Sakaja disclosed that specific tariffs for street lighting are being considered.
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This arrangement can be critical in ensuring that streets are consistently well-lit since separate billing for street lighting ensures that any outstanding invoices from Nairobi County do not interfere with street lights.
Aside from plans to implement special tariffs for street lighting, the Nairobi County government has announced intentions to solarize street lights in order to reduce high costs.
Sakaja also emphasized the importance of long-term solutions to prevent feuds from escalating, as shown in February when a standoff occurred outside Stima Plaza – Kenya Power’s Nairobi offices.
The confrontation began after the county government allegedly stopped a sewer connection, causing garbage to stream into KPLC’s facilities.
Sakaja Vows To End Nairobi County-KPLC Dispute, Prevent Power Outages
