DCI summons Kenya Power workers, customers over suspected power billing fraud

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned 204 people including Kenya Power directors, workers, brokers and customers over suspected multimillion power billing fraud.

In a statement released on Thursday evening, the DCI wants the people and owners of businesses listed in its statement to report to its regional offices on stipulated dates without fail.

“The DCI is currently investigating allegations of fraud involving millions of shillings in Kenya Power in regards to billing system (Postpaid); the funds were lost as a result of conspiracy between some Kenya Power staff, brokers and some Kenya Power customers where over 5,000 customers benefitted,” DCI statement reads in part.

It further added: “To this effect, the directors of the following companies and individuals who are customers of Kenya Power are required to report without fail at DCI Headquarters Investigations Bureau as per the following dates.”

According to the DCI statement, the first group of the listed individuals are expected to report to its Nairobi North offices on July 1 and July 2 to record statement on the issue. The investigations will take a span of one month, as the last group of 16 people will be required to report to its offices in Coast and Central Rift on July 29 and 30.

Below are some of the listed names of individuals and businesses being investigated: