Kenya Power warns unofficial channels are behind rising faulty meters

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Kenya Power has warned customers against buying electricity meters through unofficial channels. The company says these shortcuts are behind a rise in faulty meters and disputed bills.

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Kenya Power has warned customers against acquiring electricity meters through unofficial channels, People Daily reported. The company says these shortcuts are driving a rise in faulty meters and disputed electricity bills.

Richard Wida, Kenya Power's Commercial Cycle Manager, warned customers about people posing as company employees. According to People Daily, he said these impostors sell faulty or stolen meters to customers.

The warning comes as Kenyans complain about soaring Kenya Power bills, the Daily Nation reported. According to the Nation, faulty meters are pushing some customers to switch to solar energy.

Sources People Daily, Daily Nation

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