Nairobi, July 30 -- More than 1,700 packages of power line hardware, accessories, and meter boxes imported by a contractor on behalf of Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) risk auction due to a tax standoff with the taxman.

The packages, contained in some seven containers held at the Syokimau Inland Container Depot, are meant for use in the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LCMP), targeted at improving inclusion of households in the national grid and ultimately achieving universal access.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said the goods, which arrived in the country in April 2026, have overstayed at its depot and will be auctioned next month to reclaim unpaid customs taxes if not cleared within the stipulated deadline.

KPLC, however,...