A standoff erupted at Stima Plaza after Nairobi County Government staff dumped garbage and clamped vehicles in protest over power cuts at City Hall, caused by Sh3 billion in unpaid electricity bills.
Kenya Power General Manager for Commercial Services and Sales, Rosemary Oduor,confirmed the disconnection was due to the arrears ,but noted power was restored after negotiations.
The standoff followed Kenya Power’s decision to cut electricity to several Nairobi County offices over the outstanding 3.1 billion Shillings bill.
“This morning, we were going about our work when County Government trucks suddenly arrived. One of them dumped garbage right in front of our offices at Stima Plaza, while several others remained on standby around the building,” Oduor said.
“We are surprised by this move, especially since power at City Hall was restored on Friday,” she added.
In retaliation, the county government disconnected water and blocked sewer lines to Kenya Power offices.