- In the 2018/19 financial there were 149 while in 2021 there were 93 deaths.
- Officials say poor wiring at customer premises is a major concern, adding that people use quacks during the construction.
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A Ugandan national was electrocuted in an incident in Nairobi’s Uhuru estate.
The woman identified as Jemimah Nakhone, 32, was found dead in her house after the electrocution.
The woman had tried to seek help from neighbours before she succumbed, police said.
Nairobi police boss said the neigbours reported she had made a distress call before her body was found in the house.
Her body was found in the house with no injuries after she had been hit by a live wire.
Police said the body was moved to the mortuary pending probe.
In Pangani, a car wash attendant was electrocuted as he connected a washing machine to power.
Police said they were called and informed Kevin Kidagisa was electrocuted while connecting a high-pressure water pump within the carwash when he was electrocuted.
He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Officials from Kenya Power said they will join the probe into the incidents and recommend the way forward.
Such incidents have been on the rise in the city.
There has been an increase in cases of electrocution in tandem with increased connectivity across the country.
Officials say poor wiring in customer premises contributed to 24 per cent, illegal connections to 16 per cent, structures and buildings near power lines to 12 per cent and deliberate acts contributed 11 per cent.
Officials are carrying out a public sensitization campaign to enhance awareness through partnerships with the media and NGAO across the country to pass the message that unsafe electricity can result in death.
Officials say poor wiring at customer premises is a major concern, adding that people use quacks during the construction.
KPLC want contractors to access the KPLC website or approach the nearby offices to access qualified and registered electricians.