Kenya Power has intensified its campaign against vandalism of electricity infrastructure after courts across the country convicted 13 individuals linked to destruction and theft of power equipment over the past three months.
The utility company said the rulings, delivered between March and May 2026, demonstrate growing enforcement of the Energy Act, 2019, amid rising concern over vandalism affecting power supply and public infrastructure.
In Eldoret, three men were convicted by the Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges related to vandalism and theft of energy equipment.
Ernest Kemboi and Amos Swahili were each sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, while Isaac Maiyo was fined Ksh5 million or face a 10-year jail term in default.
The court also continues to handle the case against two other suspects, Victor Ndayala and Juliah Mburu, with mention scheduled for May 25.
Elsewhere in Machakos County, the Kithimani Law Court handed two suspects 10-year prison sentences or fines of Ksh5 million each after they were found guilty of vandalising a transformer valued at more than Ksh850,000.
The court found Stanley Mutia Nyamai alias Stano and Daniel Kamau Wambui alias Hunter guilty under Section 169 of the Energy Act.
Recovered items linked to the offence included transformer coils, laminations, bolts, transformer oil, and Kenya Power protective gear.
In another ruling, the Luanda Magistrate’s Court in Vihiga County sentenced Martin Mutuku Mbiti and Joseph Imbaya Orubi to five years imprisonment each for vandalism of electricity infrastructure.
Speaking following the convictions, Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO Joseph Siror termed vandalism a major threat to essential services and economic activities.
“These convictions send a strong warning to individuals engaging in vandalism. Such crimes disrupt essential services and negatively affect businesses and communities,” he said.
Siror said the company will continue working closely with security agencies and local communities to combat vandalism and protect electricity infrastructure nationwide.
According to Kenya Power, more than 10 additional vandalism-related cases are still pending before various courts across the country.
The company also cited the conviction of Richard Mureithi by the Siakago Court, where he was handed a 10-year prison sentence or a Ksh5 million fine on one count, alongside an additional Ksh2 million fine or two years imprisonment on a second count.
