Kenya Courts Convict 13 People For Vandalising Power Infrastructure

Kenya Power has secured convictions against 13 individuals for vandalising the company’s electricity infrastructure, resulting in losses worth millions of shillings across several parts of the country.

The convictions were secured separately in three different courts in the East African nation.

A statement by the power firm on Monday, May 11, 2026, indicated that the court rulings occurred over a three-month period from March to May 2026, highlighting the severity of electricity vandalism under the Energy Act, 2019. More than 10 cases remain pending in Kenyan courts.

For instance, in Eldoret, the Chief Magistrate’s Court convicted three men on May 6 for vandalism and theft of energy equipment. Ernest Kemboi and Amos Swahili were sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for each count, while Isaack Maiyo was fined Ksh 5 million or 10 years in default.

Two other accused, Victor Ndayaa and Juliah Mburu, are still before the court, with a mention set for May 25, 2026.

In Machakos County, Kithimani Law Court handed two men 10-year jail terms or a fine of Ksh 5 million each after convicting them of vandalizing a Kenya Power transformer worth more than Ksh 850,000. The ruling found Stanley Mutia Nyamai, alias Stano, and Daniel Kamau Wambui, alias Hunter, guilty under Section 169 of the Energy Act for vandalism of energy installations and infrastructure. Exhibits linked to the crime—including transformer laminations, coils, bolts, Kenya Power overalls, and approximately 140 litres of transformer oil—were found at the convicts’ premises.

In Vihiga County, Luanda Magistrates Court sentenced Martin Mutuku Mbiti and Joseph Imbaya Orubi to five years in prison each for vandalizing energy structures, contrary to Section 169(1)(b) of the Energy Act No.1 of 2019.

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Commenting on the court’s rulings, Kenya Power Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Eng. Joseph Siror, said:
“These convictions send a strong message that vandalism has no place in our society. It is a serious crime punishable by law. Vandalism affects essential services, communities, and businesses, and this is something we must stop. As a company, we will continue working with communities and law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and reliable power supply to our customers.”

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“In carrying out this campaign, we also want to thank the communities working with us to create awareness on anti-vandalism. Together, let’s protect our installations because when we shine, everyone shines,” added Dr. Siror.

Additional convictions between March and April include that of Richard Mureithi, who was sentenced by Siakago Court to 10 years imprisonment or a fine of Ksh 5 million on the first count, and Ksh 2 million or 2 years imprisonment on the second count.

 Source: https://energynewsafrica.com