Kenya Power Staff Walk Free in Ksh 159 Million Procurement Scandal

Seven employees of Kenya Power have been acquitted of corruption charges in a case involving a Ksh 159 million procurement exercise that gained national interest and caused the sacking of some senior managers of the company.

The judgment brings to an end a case that has dragged on for years over the pre-qualification of Labor and Transport (L&T) contractors in 2017.

The prosecution had claimed that the selection process was manipulated for specific firms in a move to facilitate corrupt activities at the company, the sole electricity utility firm in the country.

Kenya Power Graft Case and Management Changes

However, the court ruled that prosecutors provided sufficient evidence to convict the suspects but noted shortcomings in the investigation and prosecution in proving the bribery charges and related offences.

The case triggered management changes at Kenya Power, with several senior managers losing their positions—some temporarily—as authorities sought to assure Kenyans that graft in public institutions would be dealt with firmly.

At the time of the arrests, authorities presented the case as part of their broader fight against corruption.

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State Corporation Governance and Procurement Standards

The lawyers of the accused welcomed the judgment, asserting their clients’ innocence and highlighting their prolonged suffering without substantial proof.

While acknowledging potential administrative anomalies, they maintained that the procurement process adhered to the company’s established procedures

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Kenya Power headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO/Business Daily