Energy Committee Summons CS Chirchir, Kenya Power Boss Siror Over Nationwide Blackout
Parliament’s Energy Committee has summoned Energy CS Davis Chirchir and Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror to explain the cause of the Friday nationwide blackout.
The two are set to appear before the Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka-led committee on Thursday next week.
“The chairman has directed that we summon CS Energy together with the CEO KPLC on Thursday to explain the cause of the current nationwide blackout which has paralyzed the nation, including the International Airport,” reads the communication in part.
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the country’s main airport, being in darkness, according to the committee, was somewhat embarrassing.
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According to Mwala, the relevant authorities should give a compelling explanation into the incident.
The blackout dragged into Saturday morning with the lighting company explaining that it was working toward restoring power in the affected areas.
Among those affected included Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has since apologized over the blackout that inconvenienced travelers.
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“I am really sorry for what has happened at JKIA with the blackout. There is no excuse worth reporting and there is no reason why our airport is in darkness,” he said.
The CS also said that he will be making an announcement in regards to the power outage later today.
“I will be announcing the decision we will make tomorrow 9am at JKIA after a meeting with the leadership of the airport,” Murkomen said.
Business owners that rely on power continue to count losses especially those within the Nairobi Central Business District.
Many businesses remained closed as others opted to use generators.
Here are some comments on X:
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“My good friends, we are developing, and by September we will have a mechanism where you can get your bodaboda that does not need petrol, that will be run on electricity and that is financed by not a predatory system,” – @WilliamsRuto on 1st June 2023. Is Kenya Power ready? pic.twitter.com/WGPCjM18wD
— The People’s Watchman (@bonifacemwangi) August 26, 2023
The energy sector leadership/ management
1. CS Energy – Davis Chirchir
2. CEO KenGen – Abraham Serem
3. CEO Kenya Power – Joseph Siror
4. CEO Kenya Pipeline – Joe Sang
5. CEO EPRA – Daniel Kiptoo
And you are shocked by power blackout countrywide. @KenyaPower_Care
— Rein (@Asamoh_) August 26, 2023
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