A section of Kiambu town residents have complained over frequent power disconnections and want the Kenya Power to intervene.
Speaking to this writer on Tuesday, the residents mostly business people said that frequent blackouts was affecting their businesses.
Peter Mumia, a posh mill operator at Kiambu town said power outage has seen business go down.
He said that power supply is often cut between 8 am and 2 pm. “KPLC should explain to us why we have frequent power disconnections,” he said.
Joan Kairu, a salon owner at the town center said that she is forced to open her business shop.
“It has become a routine for me to open my work late because I know their would be power outage,” she said.
The residents want the KPLC to be informing them on any power disconnections for them to prepare in advance.
Meanwhile, a section of residents in Riabai town want the county government to help them get connected to electricity after the national government slashed power prices.
The locals said that the county government can chip in and help them get connected.
“Our appeal is to the Kiambu governor to help us get electricity since the prices have been slashed down,” said Jeremiah Oseko, a resident.
Last month the government announced new prices for electricity connection.
The government through the Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter said that Sh15, 000 will be charged for power connections.
The move by the government is aimed at ensuring that 70 per cent of the country is lit up in line with Vision 2030.