Kenya Power Replaces Transformer, Restoring Electricity After Violent Protest
Kenya Power has successfully restored electricity in the Kiwanja area of Roysambu following recent disruptions that sparked protests.
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the power utility confirmed the installation of a new 200-kilovolt-amperes (kVA) transformer, replacing a temporary 315-kVA unit.
The 315-kVA transformer had been deployed as an interim solution after the failure of a 200-kVA transformer late last year.
“The installation and recovery work has been completed today,” Kenya Power stated. “The new 200-kVA transformer is now operational, and power has been fully restored. We remain committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity to our customers.”
The restoration follows protests over the weekend led by Kenyatta University students, who blocked the Thika Superhighway in frustration over frequent power outages affecting the area.
The demonstrators argued that the blackouts had severely impacted both students and residents.
Earlier efforts by KPLC technicians to restore supply had been met with resistance, with some locals resorting to violence. A group of residents allegedly pelted Kenya Power staff with stones, injuring several workers and damaging equipment.
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Kenya Power Replaces Transformer, Restoring Electricity After Violent Protest
