Naivasha traders call on state intervention following months of blackouts

Electrical lineworkers and powerline technicians doing maintenance work. Naivasha traders say months of blackouts have left them counting great losses. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Naivasha residents have petitioned Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and Kenya Power CEO Dr Joseph Siror to address frequent power blackouts in the area.

The residents said the blackouts have not only posed a security risk but also cost them millions of shillings in lost business and damage to properties every month.