Kisii town and its suburbs residents who have built houses near electricity lines now faces uncertainty after the electricity suppliers gave a stern warning for them to demolish those structures.
Speaking on Tuesday after an impromptu visit to affected areas, Kenya Power regional director Wilson Ochieng’ asked the affected parties to work in speed and rectify the situation before their houses are demolished.
He said that such habits were rampant in urban towns compelling the lighting company to move in with speed to save lives of many Kenyans exposed to the danger.
“We are giving those who have constructed houses near electricity lines to do the necessary before we move in. Failure to do so will lead to demolition of their houses to save many citizens who are vulnerable to power related accidents,” said Ochieng’.
However, the move has brought panic and shock to house owners since if implemented, more than five hundred house owners will be compelled to honour the directive.
“This is very unfair. KPLC is the one on the wrong. They passed these electricity lines after we had constructed our houses. So is it us or them to be blamed?” wondered Alice Ongera, the area resident.