Executives at Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reached a conclusion, with the court clearing eight officials of all charges related to a Ksh.159 million fraud case.

​The Ruling: "Insufficient Evidence"

​Presiding Magistrate C.N. Ondieki delivered the acquittal, stating that the prosecution failed to provide a "prima facie" case—essentially meaning the evidence presented was not strong enough to warrant putting the accused on their defense.

​The court noted that while the allegations were serious, the prosecution could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was a criminal conspiracy or that the officials intentionally bypassed procurement laws to facilitate fraudulent payments.

​Who Has Been Cleared?

​The eight individuals acquitted include former top-tier management and members of the utility firm’s tender committee:

  • ​Daniel Tare: (Former General Manager, Networks)
  • ​Daniel Muga: (Former General Manager, Supply Chain)
  • ​Harun Karisa: (Former Finance Manager)


​Committee Members:

  1. Benard Muturi
  2. Evelyne Amondi
  3. Noah Omondi
  4. John Njehia
  5. James Muriuki.


​Background of the Case


​The case, which has been in the corridors of justice for several years, involved allegations of irregularly awarded contracts. The prosecution's theory was that the officials used their positions to authorize payments totaling Ksh.159 million to companies for services or goods that were either not delivered according to standards or were procured through a rigged process.


​Why It Matters


​This acquittal is a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Kenya’s energy sector. For Kenya Power, it marks the end of a specific chapter of litigation that has hung over its former leadership. For the public, it highlights the ongoing challenges the prosecution faces in linking high-level administrative decisions to specific criminal intent in corruption cases.