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Water disconnected from Kibos prison over unpaid Sh770,000 bill
A Kiwasco worker disconnects water at the mains supply pump at Kibos Maximum Security Prison in Kisumu on June 24, 2019. The water supply was disconnected over an unpaid Sh770,000 in pending bills. PHOTO | ONDARI OGEGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Ocholla said they resorted to disconnecting the prison after numerous attempts to get the institution settle the amount failed.
- The move will affect inmates at the maximum and medium prisons.
- Nyanza region prison boss Dixon Mwakazi said that the matter is being followed to ensure an urgent restoration of services.
Water supply to the Kibos Maximum Security Prison in Kisumu has been disconnected over unpaid bills estimated at Sh770,000.
The outstanding fee has been pending since June 2018 according to Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (Kiwasco) Head of Commercial Services Jason Ocholla.
