Residents of Karigati village in Mukothima Ward have staged a peaceful protest, accusing local officials of sidelining them in an ongoing electricity distribution program. The villagers say their area was unfairly left out of the transformer installation plan, despite being in urgent need of power.
Highlights:
- Karigati residents protested exclusion from electricity rollout
- Locals say officials unfairly selected which villages to benefit
- The protest was peaceful but firm in its demand for justice
- Residents are calling on authorities to revise the transformer distribution list
Main Story:
A wave of frustration swept through Karigati village in Tharaka Nithi County as residents staged a peaceful demonstration to express their dissatisfaction with the ongoing power distribution project. The villagers claim they were intentionally left out when officials compiled the list of areas set to receive new transformers.
According to the protesters, the selection process lacked transparency, and several deserving villages — including Karigati — were omitted despite meeting the criteria for connection.
“We have been waiting for electricity for years. Now that it’s finally happening, we are being sidelined?” one resident questioned during the demonstration. Others accused unnamed local officials of favoritism and demanded that the selection process be audited.
The protestors carried placards and chanted slogans, calling on the county leadership and Kenya Power to intervene and ensure an equitable rollout of electricity infrastructure.
Community leaders have echoed the villagers’ concerns, urging responsible authorities to revisit the transformer allocation list and provide clarity on how decisions were made. They also want assurance that the electricity distribution plan will not favour a few at the expense of others.
The residents vowed to continue pressing for accountability until Karigati is included in the power connection project.
Power is more than just electricity — it’s about visibility, equity, and dignity.
