The Kenya Power Company has warned Kenyans against fraudsters impersonating the company’s Managing Director, Joseph Siror, in an attempt to solicit money from unsuspecting members of the public.
According to the company, the said fraudsters targeted unsuspecting Kenyans and conned them out of their hard-earned money in the guise of offering electricity payment services.
In a notice issued on Friday, August 1, Kenya Power urged Kenyans to make payments for electricity services through authorised channels, including mobile money, banks, and Kenya Power banking halls.
"We wish to alert the public and our esteemed customers to fraudulent individuals impersonating our Managing Director, Joseph Siror, while soliciting bribes and other illegal favours," read part of Kenya Power's notice.
"Kenya Power has zero tolerance for bribery, fraud and any other unethical conduct. All payments for electricity services should be made through authorised channels," the notice added.
While cautioning against the scammers, Kenyans were advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or impersonation attempts immediately to the police or any nearest Kenya Power office.
Additionally, members of the public were directed to always authenticate individuals presenting themselves as Kenya Power staff by dialling *977#.
"Let us work together to safeguard our community from fraudsters. Do not be played. Beware of conmen. Kenya Power does not ask for personal details," Kenya Power announced.
The latest development comes barely a month after over 20 junior company officials were dismissed over corruption allegations during the financial year ending June 2025.
These include allegations of stealing 1.1 million litres of fuel valued at Ksh207 million. Some of the employees were accused of colluding with guards and drivers to steal the fuel.
Kenya Power’s move to dismiss the employees followed Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s report, which detailed allegations linking the suspects to the theft of fuel meant for Turkana’s off-grid power stations.
According to the Auditor General in her report, the alleged theft took place over 26 months, from October 2021 to December 2023.
