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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 2, 2025
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Vandalism of power facilities hurts growth, Wandayi warns
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says vandals of electricity infrastructure will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years...
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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning against the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Kenya, emphasizing that such acts hinder economic growth and will lead to severe penalties.
- Culprits face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
- Sh1.8 billion was allocated for the rural electrification program in Bungoma County in the last financial year.
- Sirisia MP John Waluke highlighted that Sirisia currently has only five percent power connectivity, calling for 30 more transformers to meet demand.
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