Transport was disrupted today along the Loitokitok–Emali highway after residents of Kimana blocked the road near Kimana Girls Secondary School. The protest targeted Kenya Power, with residents accusing the company of discrimination in electricity distribution.
The blockade left vehicles stranded for hours as the demonstrators demanded equal access to electricity services. The residents claimed that some households and businesses were deliberately sidelined despite living close to power lines.
The disruption caused a major traffic snarl-up on the busy highway that connects Loitokitok to Emali, inconveniencing commuters and long-distance travellers. Learning institutions and traders in the area were also affected as normal activities slowed down.
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Residents insisted that their calls for fair distribution of electricity had been ignored for months. They said that despite paying connection fees, many families remain in the dark while others in the same neighborhood enjoy uninterrupted supply. The demonstrators argued that this inequality was hurting small businesses, students and households dependent on electricity for daily activities.
The protest is the latest in a series of complaints raised in Kajiado South over electricity distribution. In past forums, residents have accused Kenya Power of delays in connecting new applicants and prioritizing certain areas over others. The growing demand for electricity in rural towns like Kimana has often outpaced supply, leaving many residents frustrated.
Local leaders are expected to intervene as the standoff threatens to escalate if the grievances remain unaddressed. Kenya Power officials had not issued an official statement by the time of reporting.
By Benedict Aoya
