Kenya's Frequent Power Blackouts Raise Suspicions of Sabotage
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
Kenya experienced its third nationwide power blackout in four months, leading to suspicions of sabotage. The outage disrupted services, including at Nairobi's main airport, and caused frustration among Kenyans. Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has requested a police investigation into possible acts of sabotage and cover-up. Some Kenyans believe the power cuts are part of a plot to privatize the state-run electricity provider, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), while others blame KPLC's incompetence. The government plans to address the issue by implementing scheduled minimal load-shedding and building additional networks to relieve overloaded transmission lines.