×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Homabay locals in darkness after theft of oil from transformers

A transformer was vandalised at Ongoro village, Kakang’utu Sub Location in Rachuonyo East Sub County on August 5, 2021. (James Omoro, Standard)

The business community in Homabay is lamenting persistent power blackouts which are causing them losses. 

At the same time, the Kenya Power company has warned locals against vandalism and theft of electricity. The area has been plunged into a blackout after the latest incident on Thursday night at Ongoro in Ranchuonyo East sub-County. 

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in