Kenya Power Warns Against Individuals Impersonating MD Joseph Siror
- Kenya Power and Lighting (KPLC) cautioned the public against fraudulent activities in electricity payments
- KPLC urged consumers to remain alert against fraudsters impersonating the Managing Director, Joseph Siror
- The electricity distributor noted that the fraudsters solicit bribes and favours from unsuspecting victims
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has cautioned consumers and the public against imposters soliciting bribes.
Source: Facebook
In a public notice released on Friday, August 1, 2025, KPLC said the fraudsters are impersonating the Managing Director and CEO, Joseph Siror.
The electricity distributor stated that the imposters are soliciting bribes and favours from the CEO, noting that it has zero tolerance for such vices.
"We wish to alert the public and our esteemed customers of fraudulent individuals impersonating our Managing Director & CEO, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, while soliciting bribes and other illegal favours.
"Kenya Power has a zero-tolerance policy for bribery, fraud, and any other unethical conduct," said KPLC.
The utility company maintained that all payments for electricity services should be made through authorised channels (mobile money, banks, and Kenya Power banking halls).
Kenya Power urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or impersonation attempts.
"Let us work together to safeguard our community from fraudsters. Usichezwe. Beware of Conmen," said KPLC.
Who is Joseph Siror?
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According to KPLC, Siror was appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on May 2, 2023.
Before his appointment, Siror was the General Manager in charge of Technical Services at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
He boasts over 30 years of experience in various government and private departments. These are:
- Telecommunications (Kenya Posts & Telecommunication Corporation)
- Revenue administration (Kenya Revenue Authority)
- Policy development (NESC)
- Manufacturing (Firestone East Africa)
- Information and Communication Technology
- Energy Transmission.
Siror holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University (China), majoring in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Nairobi.
He also holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Radiation Protection from the University of Nairobi.
Siror is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
What's KPLC electricity demand
The warning followed a historic peak in electricity demand across the country.
The company reported a growth in demand of 2,362 megawatts (MW) in July 2025, compared to the previous 2,316 MW demand in February.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company reported that the number of new customers to the national grid surged in the year ending June 30, 2025.
The utility firm said it will install 45 electric vehicle charging stations across six counties to promote e-mobility adoption.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
