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December 5, 2025
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Two jailed for 10 years over transformer vandalism

Two jailed for 10 years over transformer vandalism

In delivering the judgement, the Court noted that the sentences were issued as a deterrent to would-be offenders and as a signal to the public to the seriousness of crimes targeting electricity infrastructure. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Two men have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each or a fine of KShs. 5 million by the Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court for vandalizing electricity equipment and unlawfully handling power infrastructure.

  • The first accused was arrested in July 2025 with 10 jerricans of transformer oil.
  • The second accused was arrested in April 2025 by Ndhiwa DCI officers while in possession of a transformer fuse after unlawfully disconnecting a customer.
  • The sentences aim to deter would-be offenders and highlight the seriousness of crimes targeting electricity infrastructure, as stated by the Court.

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