Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a scheduled power interruption on Sunday, affecting parts of Nairobi, Machakos, Kisumu, and Tana River counties. The planned outage, set to take place between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, is aimed at facilitating system maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to enhance electricity reliability.
Affected Areas
Nairobi
Several areas in Nairobi will experience power interruptions throughout the day. These areas include Apex, Athi River Makadara, Mutongoni, Ad Pack, KMC Factory, Star Sheikh, and St. Paul’s, along with adjacent customers.
Kisumu
In Kisumu County, residents and businesses in Manyatta Sije, Manyatta Koyango, Sansora Hotel, Kilimani Shopping Centre, Lions High School, and CITAM Church will be affected. These areas are expected to be without power for the majority of the day as KPLC carries out maintenance work.
Tana River
Businesses and residents in Tana River will also be impacted by the scheduled power cuts. The affected areas include Babadogo Road, Impala, Kiwi Brand, Regal Pharmaceutical, Dawanol, Dogra, Premier Industries, Premier Food, Chandaria, Jubilee Tissue, Police Logistics, Aztec, Razco, Pepsi, and Lysons Maid.
Machakos
Machakos County will not be spared from the planned power outage, with parts of the county expected to experience interruptions between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Affected areas include Hola Town, Masalani, Bura, and adjacent locations.
Impact and Recommendations
The planned power outages may disrupt businesses, hospitals, and households relying on electricity for daily operations. Kenya Power advises residents and businesses in affected areas to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements, such as charging essential devices and ensuring backup power sources where possible.
Kenya Power has assured customers that the interruptions are necessary for improving the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply. The company has urged patience and cooperation as it undertakes the scheduled maintenance.
For further inquiries or emergency assistance, affected customers are encouraged to reach out to KPLC through their customer service channels.
