Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in various parts of the country on Wednesday, affecting six counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Mombasa, and Kwale. The planned outages, which will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., are necessary to facilitate system maintenance, according to a public notice issued on Tuesday evening.
Affected Areas
Nairobi
Parts of Nairobi will experience power interruptions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The areas set to be affected include:
- Githurai 45 – Co-op Bank, Naivas, Kingdom Sacco, Mt. Kenya, Kimbo, Mwana Mukia, Clanne Academy, Kassmatt, Fountain Junior, Kwa DO Mukinye, Army Barracks, Sukari B, Mwiki School, Kimbo Police, parts of Mwihoko, Farmers Choice, and parts of Clay City.
- Eastleigh Section III – Part of Yusuf Haji Road, Mega Wholesalers, Eastleigh Equity Bank, Huduma Centre Eastleigh, part of Eastleigh Second Avenue, part of Eastleigh Third Avenue, and adjacent areas.
- Evergreen Runda and Ruaka – Flame Tree, Ruaka Road, Runda Meadows, Bombax Drive, and Tala Drive.
Kiambu
In Kiambu County, power outages will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected areas include Ruaka town, Slaughter Road, Kyuna Road, Gertrude, Kinuthia Drive, California, James Drive, parts of Bypass, Delta, and Total Petrol Station, along with adjacent customers.
Kitui
Parts of Kitui County will also face power interruptions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though specific areas were not detailed in the notice.
Kwale
In Kwale County, the scheduled power cut will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Areas affected include Mshiu, Mwangwei, Majoreni, Lungalunga, Mwangulu, Mtumwa, Vanga, Horohoro, and surrounding locations.
Reason for the Outage
Kenya Power stated that these interruptions are essential for maintenance work on the power grid, ensuring improved service reliability. Residents and businesses in affected areas are advised to plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience.
For further details, customers are encouraged to check Kenya Power’s official communication channels.
