Kenya Power announced that the Ndhiva Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court sentenced two men to 10 years in prison for vandalizing electricity equipment in Ndhiwa.

Alternatively, the Court imposed a fine of Ksh 5 million each for mishandling the electricity infrastructure.

In a public notice released on December 5th, 2025, Kenya Power said the duo, David Ochieng Lang’o and Godwin Omondi Oduogi, were found guilty during a court hearing.

“The Ndhiva Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison each or to pay a fine of Ksh 5 million individually for charges related to vandalism of electricity equipment and unlawful handling of power infrastructure,” said Kenya Power.

How the Accused Were Nabbed

David Ochieng was arrested in July 2025 in a major crackdown by Kenya Power-attacked officers and officers from Migari Station.

According to Kenya Power, Ochieng was nabbed with 10 jerricans containing transformer oil.

“He was found with 10 jerricans containing oil believed to have been sourced from vandalised transformers. Despite his plea of not guilty, the court found the evidence sufficient, and the judge proceeded to sentence him,” Kenya Power stated.

Meanwhile, Godwin Omondi was arrested in April 2025 by Ndiva Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers after unlawfully disconnecting a customer.

Kenya Power and DCI conducted an investigation and discovered that Omondi also possesses a transformer fuse.

“Investigations conducted jointly by the Kenya Power team and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that Mr. Oduogi was also in possession of a transformer fuse. He too pleaded not guilty but was convicted and sentenced,” read part notice.

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How the Court Ruled

The Court confirmed that there has been an increase in cases of vandalism and power outages in Ndhiva Sub-County to the communities and businesses.

The sentences were issued as a deterrent to would-be offenders and as a signal to the public about the seriousness of crimes targeting electricity infrastructure.

What Kenya Power’s Security Service Manager Said

Kenya Power’s Security Services Manager, Major Geoffery Kigen (Rtd), acknowledged the court’s ruling, stating that justice has prevailed for customers and businesses who are left in the dark after acts like vandalism and other illegal activities on power infrastructure.

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“This ruling continues to reinforce our commitment to safeguarding power infrastructure serving our people. As Kenya Power, we thank the Judiciary and the law enforcement agencies for their continued support in ensuring that justice is served in such cases,” said Major Kigen (Rtd).

Geoffrey reminded the public that they play a vital role in boosting the energy industry.

“These convictions also bring to the fore our appeal to the public that they should report any suspicious activities on electricity installations to the relevant authorities for action. When vandalism occurs, it affects our livelihoods and the safety of our communities,” he added.

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Kenya Power announces two men have been jailed for transformer vandalism. PHOTO/KPLC X