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September 23, 2025
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Two arrested over Sh3m power infrastructure theft in Kisumu

Two arrested over Sh3m power infrastructure theft in Kisumu

Two suspects arrested in connection with Sh3m electricity equipment theft in Manyatta, Kisumu, Kenya Power Security Services manager Kigen confirms...

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Kenya Power's security team has arrested two suspects in Kisumu County for the theft of electricity infrastructure valued at approximately Sh3 million. The suspects are accused of receiving stolen energy equipment from vandals and reselling it for illegal power connections.

  • Stephen Bala Magak and Frederick Odhiambo Owino were arrested in the Manyatta Kona Maji area.
  • The recovered items include various electricity infrastructure components, with 2,397 metres of 16mm service cables among the findings.
  • Kenya Power's Security Services Manager Geoffrey Kigen stated the operation demonstrates their commitment to eliminating illegal network activities and encourages public cooperation.
  • The Energy Act 2019 criminalizes such offences, carrying a fine of up to Sh5 million, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

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