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Homabay locals in darkness after theft of oil from transformers

A transformer was vandalised at Ongoro village, Kakang’utu Sub Location in Rachuonyo East Sub County on August 5, 2021. (James Omoro, Standard)

The business community in Homabay is lamenting persistent power blackouts which are causing them losses. 

At the same time, the Kenya Power company has warned locals against vandalism and theft of electricity. The area has been plunged into a blackout after the latest incident on Thursday night at Ongoro in Ranchuonyo East sub-County. 

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