Today, Friday, Kenya Power has scheduled planned power outages across three counties for essential system maintenance. The affected counties include Kisii, Migori, and Nyeri, with interruptions expected to occur at various times between 8 am and 5 pm. The outages are part of routine maintenance aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the power supply in these regions.
Kisii County
In Kisii, power interruptions will begin at 9 am and are expected to last until 5 pm. The areas affected include Botori SDA, Nyanchwa Police Station, Nyanchwa East, Nyanchwa Complex, Kisii Treasury, Kisii Stadium, and the surrounding areas. These areas will experience a full-day outage, and residents and businesses are advised to make necessary arrangements to mitigate the impact of the power interruption.
The interruption is aimed at enhancing the power infrastructure in Kisii, ensuring that residents and businesses experience fewer disruptions in the future. Kenya Power has urged customers in the affected areas to plan their activities accordingly and to switch off electrical appliances that are not in use to avoid damage when power is restored.
Migori County
Migori will also experience power outages from 9 am to 5 pm. The areas affected include Rinya Centre, Manyatta Secondary, parts of Awendo Town, Awendo Shell, Awendo Sub County Hospital, Siany, Aorojope, Awendo Water Company, Vuma Factory, Saka, and parts of Mariwa. The scheduled maintenance in these areas is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of the power supply, particularly in critical areas such as hospitals and water supply facilities.
Residents and businesses in Migori are encouraged to prepare for the outages by having alternative power sources, such as generators or solar power, to minimize the disruption to their daily activities. The maintenance work will address issues that have been causing frequent outages and improve the overall service delivery in the county.
Nyeri County
In Nyeri, the power interruptions will occur from 8 am to 5 pm. The areas affected include Wamagana, Uithirandu, Wamagana Booster, Wamagana Constituency Offices, Stainer Academy, and Kwa Joseph. Additional areas impacted are Kirigu C/Fact, Gatina, Gakuyu Secondary School, Gatina Village, Mukangu Dispensary, Mukangu Mukangu C/Fact, Karembu Village, Matira-Ini Village, Mungetho, Ihiga Village, Kieni C/Factory, Kiamabara, Kagumo-Ini C/Fact, Gathugu C/Fact, Gathugu, Mt. Carmel Secondary School, Munengere Village, Gaturiri C/Fact, Kahara Village, Karogoto, Ngunguru Secondary School, Kahiga Village, Kiambachi Village, Ngunguru C/Fact, Ngurumo Dispensary, Maingirano Village, Thamaru Village, and Safaricom and Airtel Boosters.
The extensive list of areas in Nyeri highlights the broad scope of maintenance activities planned for the day. The maintenance will focus on upgrading the existing infrastructure to enhance the capacity and reliability of the power supply in Nyeri. Residents and businesses are advised to prepare for the full-day outage by ensuring that they have adequate backup power solutions and by turning off electrical devices that are not in use.
Kenya Power’s Commitment
Kenya Power has reiterated its commitment to providing reliable and efficient power supply to its customers. The planned maintenance activities are part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the power infrastructure and reduce the frequency of unplanned outages. The company has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the outages and has assured customers that the maintenance work is essential for long-term improvements in the power supply.
In conclusion, the planned power outages in Kisii, Migori, and Nyeri are necessary for maintaining and upgrading the power infrastructure in these counties. Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly and to stay informed about the progress of the maintenance activities. Kenya Power continues to work towards providing a more reliable and efficient power supply to all its customers.
