Police officers attached to the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) have raised concerns over unpaid allowances, with Nyakundi Report receiving a complaint from officers who say they have gone three months without receiving the money expected for their duties.
The officers say they have continued providing security at KETRACO facilities despite the delayed payments.
According to the complaint, the outstanding allowances have created difficulties for officers who depend on the money to meet transport, food and other daily expenses while carrying out their assignments.
The officers are now calling for urgent intervention from KETRACO management, the Ministry of Energy and the National Police Service.
They want the corporation to explain why the allowances have not been paid and provide a clear timeline for when the outstanding amounts will be released.
The complaint names KETRACO Acting Managing Director Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias and Head of Security Services Godfrey Imanene.
The officers accuse the two officials of failing to address their concerns despite the matter reportedly being raised internally.
One officer who spoke through the complaint said they had continued working while waiting for their allowances, adding that the situation had left some officers feeling ignored.
The officers say their duties involve protecting important KETRACO facilities and infrastructure, making their assignments an important part of the corporation’s operations.
They are therefore seeking clarification on the delay and the process being used to handle their payments.
KETRACO is a government-owned state corporation responsible for planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining Kenya’s high-voltage electricity transmission network.
Its infrastructure includes transmission lines, substations and other installations located in different parts of the country.Security remains an important part of protecting these facilities.
KETRACO has previously indicated that its key installations receive security services, including armed police protection at selected substations and other critical sites.
The officers are now seeking answers over the arrangements governing their allowances, including which office is responsible for processing the payments and why the arrears have accumulated for three months.
They want KETRACO management and the relevant government agencies to address the matter and ensure officers attached to the corporation receive the allowances they are owed.
The complaint also calls for better communication on payment schedules so that officers are not left uncertain about when they will receive their money.
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