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How fraudsters steal from Kenyans through KPLC power bills

Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti speaking at DCI headquarters in Kiambu. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Investigations have revealed how fraudsters collude with Kenya Power (KP) staff to steal from Kenyans through manipulation of the system and inflation of power bills.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) say the theft involves a powerful and intricate web of cartels involving KP staff and outsiders.

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