Transmission tower vandalised, disrupting power supply along Thika Road
Kenya Power says it has recorded a 200 per cent increase in vandalism incidents over the past three months The post Transmission tower vandalised, disrupting power supply along Thika Road appeared first on KBC Digital .
A transmission tower was vandalised along Thika Road, resulting in a power outage for several estates. Kenya Power reported that the incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, causing the collapse of a transmission tower on the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line. This disruption affected the Ruaraka Substation. The company's teams quickly rerouted power through alternative substations, restoring electricity supply by 4:30 a.m. However, some areas remained without power for several hours.
Kenya Power condemned the vandalism, stating that such acts threaten public safety, disrupt electricity supply, and cause substantial financial losses. The company has seen a 200% increase in vandalism incidents over the past three months, including the destruction of 37 transformers. Investigations have been launched, with restoration efforts ongoing.
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