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October 2, 2026
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EACC Arrests Kenya Power Employee Over Electricity Reconnection Bribe

EACC Arrests Kenya Power Employee Over Electricity Reconnection Bribe

The premises had reportedly been disconnected over allegations of an illegal electricity connection...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power employee in Kisii for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe to reconnect electricity.

  • The suspect, Caleb Owuor, is accused of demanding Sh35,000 to restore power to premises disconnected due to alleged illegal connection.
  • EACC agents apprehended Owuor while he was reportedly receiving Sh18,000 of the demanded sum in Kisii Town.
  • Owuor was released on Sh20,000 cash bail pending further investigation.

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