KPLC Slams Nairobi County Over Garbage Dumping and KSh 3 Billion Debt
In a dramatic escalation of a financial dispute, Nairobi County government officials dumped heaps of garbage at the entrance of Kenya Power’s headquarters, Stima Plaza, on the morning of Monday, February 24, 2025.
This act disrupted operations and left employees and visitors stranded.
In a shocking turn of events, Nairobi City County officials, accompanied by armed police officers, stormed Kenya Power’s headquarters at Stima Plaza early Monday morning.
A garbage truck was seen reversing into the main entrance, offloading a heap of waste, while two other trucks filled with trash blocked additional entry points.
As if that wasn’t enough, county officials clamped and towed at least 10 Kenya Power vehicles, including staff and customer cars parked in public spaces.
The power company claims that all parking fees had been paid for the day, raising questions about the county’s motives.
Some Kenya Power employees were allegedly harassed and arrested, with reports of injuries sustained in the chaos.
Kenya Power’s Official Statement
In response to the incident, Kenya Power issued an official statement, calling out Nairobi County for what it described as “unethical, unprofessional, and unlawful actions.” The company provided a timeline of events and explained the financial dispute at the heart of the conflict.
According to Kenya Power:
- Nairobi County Owes KPLC KSh 3 Billion
- Governor Sakaja Committed to a Repayment Plan
- The County Made Partial Payment but Still Fell Short
- Kenya Power Issued a Final Demand in January 2025
- KPLC Disconnected Power to County Facilities on February 14, 2025
- County Paid KSh 133 Million, Power Was Restored
- Nairobi Water Retaliated by Disconnecting Water Supply
Kenya Power has reiterated that its business operations are guided by applicable laws and dispute resolution mechanisms.
However, the company strongly condemned Nairobi County’s actions, calling for professionalism and lawful engagement.
With both entities playing crucial roles in Nairobi’s infrastructure, mediation may be the only way forward.
Continued standoffs could disrupt essential services, impacting both government operations and ordinary citizens.
For now, Kenyans await further developments, hoping for a swift and amicable resolution to this high-stakes battle over billions.
