Nipate
Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Georgesoros on June 20, 2016, 02:50:09 AM
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This is good. The idea of one defacating in a bucket and then carrying it, is reprehensible, defies the minimum health standard anywhere.
Something positive came out..
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But will they do it. Something out to be done on police prison cells. Surely we can afford to give them even a mkeka/mat.
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there is much to be done when it comes to 'housing' in public sector- hospitals, schools, universities, police, prisons (becoming common today dilapidated public houses are surrounded by skyscrappers)
The Mugenda approach in infrastructure at KU can help a lot- she should have been made PS Infrastructure ; not much has come from National Housing project of fabricating 'cheap' building materials
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Yeah right. NHC became a conduit for top cats to construct for themselves cheap subsidized housing in middle class areas like Langata. Something ought to be done about this. Something chinese can quickly fix if we can get money to throw it at them.
there is much to be done when it comes to 'housing' in public sector- hospitals, schools, universities, police, prisons (becoming common today dilapidated public houses are surrounded by skyscrappers)
The Mugenda approach in infrastructure at KU can help a lot- she should have been made PS Infrastructure ; not much has come from National Housing project of fabricating 'cheap' building materials
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Central Kenya’s largest jail, the King’ong’o GK Prison, is in a crisis after its power supply was disconnected over unpaid electricity bills amounting to Sh2.2 million.
The prison continues to grapple with huge debts as it owes millions to various service providers.
The prison, which houses more than 1,185 inmates, has been without electricity since Tuesday last week after Kenya Power cut supply over the debt.
This is the third time this year that the prison’s electricity supply has been disconnected because it failed to pay its bills on time.
Records seen by the Nation also revealed that the prison owes the Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company (Nyewasco) more than Sh6.9 million in unpaid water and sewerage bills.
The Prisons Department had in May settled part of the unpaid bills amounting to Sh8.7 million after water to the site was disconnected.
With the prison consuming over seven million litres of water every month, sources have revealed that the facility has started rationing water to inmates.
WATER FROM RIVER
The prison also gets some of its water from the nearby Chania River, which Nyewasco says does not meet required health standards, putting inmates and prison warders at the risk of contracting diseases.
Both Kenya Power and Nyewasco say the prison has a bad record in settling its bills, with unpaid bills accumulating for several months.
Nyewasco Managing Director Peter Gichaga noted that the prison’s inability to settle its bills was making it difficult for the company to provide services.
“The prison is one of our biggest customers, but when they do not pay their bills it is bad for business and we are forced to discontinue our supply,” said Mr Gichaga.
The same sentiments were echoed by Kenya Power, which said the situation is hurting its business.
Kenya Power Central Regional Manager Kenneth Chege confirmed that the prison's electricity had been disconnected, maintaining that the situation would not change until the outstanding bill is settled.
“Once they settle the bill we will reconnect the power supply but for now nothing changes,” said Mr Chege.
The prison’s commanding officer, Patrick Arandu, confirmed the power cut but declined to provide details, saying the matter was being addressed.
“It is true that we do not have electricity and we are working to settle the bill as soon as possible,” said the prison boss.
http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nyeri/Kingongo-Nyeri-no-power/-/1954190/3258306/-/vb2gm4z/-/index.html