Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vandalism and collapse of Transmission Tower No. 1052 on the Naivasha-Juja 132-kilovolt double-circuit line, Kenya Power said.
The arrests followed a joint operation by Kenya Power’s security team and police.
Kenya Power said the two suspects, Peter Njuguna Richu and Gad Mwiruri Njine, were arrested in Mai Mahiu in an intelligence-led operation.
Searches of their homes recovered tower bracing components, spanners, hacksaw blades and other tools allegedly used in vandalism, the utility said.
The suspects have admitted to involvement and identified other alleged vandalism networks and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu and neighbouring counties, Kenya Power said.
Both suspects remain in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue to track down other members of the alleged network.
Kenya Power commended its security team and police for the arrests and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting electricity infrastructure and prosecuting those responsible for vandalism.
“We thank members of the public whose tips continue to help us track down those vandalising electricity infrastructure,” Kenya Power said.
The power utility urged the public to report suspicious activity near electricity installations to the nearest police station or Kenya Power.
“Protecting electricity infrastructure is a shared responsibility,” it said.
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