The company's managing director, Mohamed Dolal, said this is a cautionary measure to prevent electrocution as the main transformer is submerged.

Businesses must not withhold goods and hike prices as this is illegal, religious and political leaders say.

Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.

GAWASCO Managing Director Mohamed Dolal was last week arrested and arraigned at the Garissa High Court on claims of forging an academic certificate.