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How nepotism, kickbacks rule Kenya Power tenders

Kenya Power personnel

An intricate network of corrupt employees and contractors has put Kenya Power back in the spotlight, following a damning report exposing how companies affiliated to staff bagged multi-billion shilling contracts to undertake emergency repairs on power infrastructure.

The report exposes the deep-seated rot at the power distribution firm, which comes at a time when the company is fighting to redeem its image following claims of customers being fleeced.

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