Several parts of Kenya are set to experience power interruptions on Monday, March 17, 2025, as Kenya Power conducts routine maintenance aimed at improving service reliability. The power interruptions will take place between 9 am and 5 pm in seven counties, namely Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Makueni, and Nyamira.
Affected Areas by County
Kericho County
Residents and businesses in Chemosit, Litein, and Kapkatet markets will be impacted by the outage. Other key areas affected include Tenwek Hospital, Kabianga University, Kabianga High School, Kabianga Dairies, and James Finlays.
Bomet County
The blackout in Bomet County will affect Bomet Town and major hospitals such as Siloam, Tenwek Mission, Tenwek CTC, Longisa, Kaplong Mission, Ndanai Health Centre, and Chelymo. Additionally, various tea factories, including Kisyet, Mara, Transmara Sugar, Evergreen, Sotik, Chebango, Stegro, Motigo, Tirgaga, and Ndarawetta, will experience disruptions.
Kisii County
In Kisii County, several towns and trading centers will be impacted. These include Kisii Town, Keroka, Keumbu, Marani, Suneka, Itibo, Igonga, Kegogi, Awendo, and Rongo.
Purpose of the Power Interruptions
According to Kenya Power, the scheduled outages are part of essential maintenance work aimed at enhancing the quality and reliability of electricity supply in these regions. This routine exercise helps prevent unplanned blackouts caused by aging infrastructure, weather conditions, or technical failures.
Residents and businesses in the affected counties are advised to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements to mitigate the impact of the outage. Essential services such as hospitals, factories, and institutions reliant on electricity are encouraged to have backup power solutions in place.
Kenya Power continues to urge customers to stay updated on scheduled maintenance and unexpected power interruptions by checking their official communication channels, including social media platforms and their website.
For further inquiries, customers can reach Kenya Power’s customer service hotline or visit their nearest offices.
Conclusion
While power interruptions may pose temporary inconveniences, they remain essential for ensuring a stable and improved power supply in the long run. Kenya Power reassures affected customers that all efforts will be made to restore electricity promptly upon completion of the maintenance works.
