By BRIAN MUSYOKA
Operations at the Embu Lands Office have ground to a halt after Kenya Power disconnected electricity over unpaid bills, leaving the critical government facility in darkness.
The disconnection has forced staff to work in poorly lit rooms, slowing down services and frustrating citizens who depend on the office for essential land transactions. Minimal activity was witnessed as officers struggled to cope without power.
During an impromptu visit to the facility, Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi expressed disappointment at the state of affairs, terming the situation “unfortunate and unacceptable.”
Senator Mundigi called on Lands and Planning Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to urgently intervene, warning that prolonged disruption of services at the office could paralyze land transactions and inconvenience many residents.
He noted that land issues are sensitive and time-bound, and delays caused by power outages could spark disputes, stall investments, and affect the county’s economic growth.
Despite the challenges, Mundigi commended the dedication of the staff he found working under difficult conditions, saying their resilience showed their commitment to serving the public.
“The staff here are doing their best despite the darkness, but clearly they cannot continue working effectively without electricity. This issue must be resolved urgently,” he said.
The Senator assured the public that he would escalate the matter to the relevant offices, adding that government facilities offering essential services should never be crippled over unsettled bills. He called for lasting solutions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
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