Editor's Review

KPLC and Nairobi City County are at odds over a Ksh 3 billion power bill owed by the county.

Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) staff were on Monday, February 24 left stranded after Nairobi City Council staff dumped garbage at the entry of their office in Stima Plaza, Nairobi.

The county staff arrived at the premises on Monday morning with garbage trucks and blocked all entry and exit points.

They then dumped the heaps of garbage, cut off the water supply, and sealed sewer lines before they clamped and towed away KPLC vehicles that were parked outside Stima Plaza.

The dispute between KPLC and Nairobi County Council escalated after the utility firm disconnected the electricity supply to the Council offices.

The two parties are disagreeing over a Ksh 3 billion power bill that the county owes KPLC.

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Screengrab image of garbage dumped at Stima Plaza. 

Reports indicate that the unpaid bill arrears date back to 2016 and have been accumulating ever since.

The move by the Nairobi City County to dump garbage sparked a debate online and below are some of the reactions from netizens.