Nairobi City County has launched a full-scale enforcement operation against Kenya Power in an escalating dispute over unpaid land rates, which have accumulated to more than Ksh 4.8 billion. Early Monday morning, county authorities arrived at Stima Plaza, the company’s headquarters, with garbage trucks, blocking all entry and exit points. Moments later, water supply was cut off, sewer lines were sealed, and parked vehicles were towed away to the county yard. By mid-morning, the normally busy premises had turned chaotic, with employees and visitors stranded outside. The dispute traces back several years as Nairobi County has been demanding wayleave payments from Kenya Power, arguing that the company has been using county land without settling the required fees. Officials say the power distributor has ignored multiple notices and deadlines, leaving them with no option but to act. Documents from City Hall show that the arrears stretch back to 2016, accumulating year after year.