Kenya Power has successfully restored electricity supply to Kiwaja area in Roysambu after a period of disruption.
In a statement, Kenya Power said its technical team managed to recover a 315kVA transformer that had been temporarily installed in the area.
This was replaced with a 200kVA transformer, deemed appropriate to meet the energy demand in Roysambu.
The power utility company acknowledged the role of security agencies in ensuring the successful completion of the restoration process.
“We thank the security agencies for their intervention to facilitate a successful conclusion of this exercise,” read the statement in part.
Following the power restoration, Kenya Power reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe and reliable electricity to all its customers while ensuring the safety of both staff and consumers.
“In this regard, we call upon the public to work collaboratively with the Company as it executes its mandate of powering people for better lives,” the company urged.
On Monday, January 27, Kenya Power issued a statement explaining the cause of the power disruption, which ultimately led to protests by Kenyatta University students along Thika Superhighway.
According to the company, the outage began late last year when a 200kVA transformer serving the Kiwaja area in Roysambu failed.
At the time, Kenya Power did not have a similar replacement unit in its stores, leading them to temporarily install a higher-capacity 315kVA transformer as a stopgap measure.
The Kiwaja area, home to many student hostels and residential establishments, experienced continued supply challenges as Kenya Power sought an appropriate transformer replacement.
On January 23, 2025, a new 200kVA transformer was secured and dispatched for installation. However, during the process of swapping the transformers, chaos erupted.
Kenya Power reported that as their technical team began disconnecting the temporary 315kVA transformer, students confronted them, throwing stones and injuring some staff members.
The truck carrying the new transformer was also vandalized, with its hydraulic system damaged, wheels punctured, and the windscreen smashed.
The utility company condemned the violence against its staff, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring electricity supply while upholding safety.
“Equally, the Company is committed to upholding the safety of all its staff as they strive to ensure that electricity is available to all customers. Therefore, the Company does not condone any form of violence against its staff,” read the statement.
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