Police post burnt down as 300 youths protest power blackouts in Meru
A police post in Ntiririti, Buuri West, Meru County, was set on fire after hundreds of youths protesting prolonged power blackouts attacked police officers and barricaded a major road. The incident occurred on Thursday night, September 24, 2026, following renewed protests over trees interfering with electricity transmission lines in the area. According to police, about [...] The post Police post…
A police post in Meru County was burned down on September 24, 2026, following a protest by about 300 youths over prolonged power blackouts. The youths accused tree owners of blocking Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) personnel from cutting down trees that interfered with electricity transmission lines. On September 23, 2026, the protesters marched and attacked police officers, barricading a road and surrounding a resident's home, accusing him of preventing KPLC workers from restoring electricity.
When police arrived, the youths attacked the station with stones, setting fire to the fence and ultimately destroying the entire police line.
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