A Kenya Power employee died on Tuesday, August 13, after falling from an electric pole at the Nyabondo Centre in Nyakach, Kisumu County.
Upper Nyakach Assistant County Commissioner Dawin Orina confirmed the tragic incident.
“The man, who has been identified as Jackson Okoth, was carrying out routine maintenance in the company of his colleagues when he accidentally fell on his head,” Orina said.
Linda Nyasemelang’o, sister to the deceased shared an emotional message on how her brother went to work only to end up in the morgue.
“Today my brother left for work but ended in the morgue Wuod Apollo duogo kamaiti Nyathiwa.. Rest in peace wuod Nyaramogi
Rest in Peace Jackson Okoth Okwaro. Of all my father’s Children, he was the softest, coolest, understanding, friendly eeeiy the list is endless.” Linda shared.
Handling, maintaining and repairing high voltages of up to 11,000 requires exceptional skill, unwavering determination, and a deep sense of responsibility.
Ruth Wambui Kamau, a 38-year-old electrical engineer, fearlessly embraces the challenges and risks associated with her role as a Live Line Technician at Kenya Power.
Ruth’s journey began in 2011 when she enrolled at the Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR) in Ruaraka. Eager to pursue her passion, she embarked on a diploma course in Electrical and Electronics Crafts.
In 2015, Ruth joined Kenya Power as a craftsman in electrical plant operations in Induthe strial Area, where she gained invaluable experience in distributing and repairing transformers and detecting electrical faults.
