Grief has engulfed Kapkulumben Primary School in Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County following the death of a grade five boy who was electrocuted.
According to the family, the boy was electrocuted as he was picking wild fruit from a tree near an active power cable.
As family come to terms with the sudden death of their child, the power company is yet to issue a statement about this. Cases of electrocution due to unmaintained power poles, trees near the lines continue to cause deaths and injuries in the country.
According to Energy act of 2019, the KPLC are required to regularly monitor and maintain and ensure that its infrastructure does not endanger lives, livestock, or property. Even so the numbers continue to rise as little is done to curb such.
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Kenya Power has the authority to cut or trim trees that interfere with electricity lines. This is provided for under the Energy Act, 2019,
The community as well is expected to always be on the lookout for such dangers and report to the authority. Landowners are encouraged not to plant tall-growing trees directly under or near power lines. If trees are already interfering, Kenya Power’s wayleave officers coordinate with communities before trimming or felling.
By Joyline Chebet
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