Nairobi City County Monday launched a full-scale enforcement operation against Kenya Power in a dispute over unpaid land rates, which have accumulated to more than Sh4.8 billion.
The county officials dumped garbage outside Stima Plaza after power supply was disconnected to most of their premises.
County officials arrived at Stima Plaza, the KPLC’s headquarters, with garbage trucks, blocking all entry and exit points.
Moments later, water supply was cut off, sewer lines were sealed, and parked vehicles were towed away to the county yard.
Some were clamped, KPLC officials said.
By mid-morning, the normally busy premises had turned chaotic, with employees and visitors stranded outside.
Officials said the dispute traces back several years as Nairobi County has been demanding wayleave payments from Kenya Power, arguing that the company has been using county land without settling the required fees.
Officials say the power distributor has ignored multiple notices and deadlines, leaving them with no option but to act.
Documents from City Hall show that the arrears stretch back to 2016, accumulating year after year.
According to insiders, the county had initially imposed a modest charge, but recent policy changes adjusted the rates, pushing the outstanding debt to over Sh4.8 billion.
A letter signed by the County Chief Officer for Revenue Administration had given Kenya Power a deadline to clear the debt.
That deadline has since lapsed, and the county government has made it clear that no further warnings will be issued.
Officials insist that enforcement measures will continue until the power company complies.
Kenya power was set to issue a statement over the matter.
This was even as the operations there stalled amid meetings to address the same.
