Kenya Power has issued a scheduled power outage notice impacting several areas across Nairobi, Kakamega, Kiambu, and Kisumu counties. The planned maintenance, scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024, is part of the company’s routine upkeep to enhance service reliability. The interruption will primarily affect businesses, health centers, industrial complexes, and residential areas in specific regions across the four counties. Power will be disconnected for most parts of the day, with varying times depending on the area.
The maintenance operations are set to start at different times across the counties, with outages expected to last up to eight hours in some areas. Kenya Power has expressed its regret over any inconveniences this may cause and emphasized that these preventive maintenance efforts are necessary to ensure stable power supply in the long term.
Here’s a closer look at the affected areas and expected outage times in each county:
Nairobi County
In Nairobi, power will be out from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly affecting parts of Rangwe Road and Kampala Road. This disruption will impact several businesses and industrial establishments, including Paperplast Ltd, Royal Swiss Bakery, Kay Lift Services, Rangwe Close, Chandaria Industries, Jojo Tanks, Trans Africa Paper mills, and nearby customers. Along Kampala Road, the affected customers will include ABM, Breweries Malting, Kamongo, Ketepa, Chloride Exide, Dodhia Packaging, Ryce East Africa, Nairobi Water & Sewerage, UDV, Kenya Marbles, and adjacent customers. Kenya Power assures that this maintenance will improve power supply reliability to these areas, which frequently rely on continuous electricity for their operations.
Kakamega County
In Kakamega, the maintenance work will affect customers in the Matawa area, scheduled to occur from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This area includes Matawa market, Matawa village, Ebukamba, Lureko Complex, Matawa Health Centre, Lureko Industrial Park, Ebukabala, and adjacent customers. Residents and businesses within these zones may want to plan accordingly to minimize disruptions, especially for those running perishable goods businesses or health facilities that depend heavily on power availability.
Kisumu County
Kisumu County’s power outage will primarily impact customers in the Kano area, with scheduled maintenance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The affected areas include Nyasamaria, Ragumo, Kadete, Nyangande, Ahero market, Trida factories, Korowe, and nearby customers. These neighborhoods, particularly the market and factory zones, are advised to prepare for the downtime. Kenya Power highlighted that the work being done in these regions is crucial for ensuring a steady and uninterrupted power supply for Kisumu’s growing industrial and commercial needs.
Kiambu County
Lastly, in Kiambu County, the power outage will occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., impacting areas like Kiandutu, Kahawa Bora, Chania Feeds, and parts of Capwell. Customers in Kiandutu Health Centre, Broadway Juja workshop, pump site factory, Jungle Nut Chania feeds, Kevin Industries, Ken Blest, MRM, Polysack, St. Mulumba Hospital, Ben Med, KVM, and surrounding customers will experience power interruptions. With many industrial businesses and health facilities among the affected, local authorities are encouraging residents and business operators to prepare in advance.
Importance of Routine Maintenance and Advice for Affected Customers
Kenya Power’s scheduled maintenance is a routine measure that aims to address wear and tear in the power infrastructure, minimizing the risk of unscheduled outages in the future. By conducting regular maintenance, Kenya Power ensures that the grid remains stable and resilient. However, the temporary inconvenience to customers cannot be overlooked, especially for those operating essential services like health facilities and factories that depend on electricity for production.
Affected residents and businesses are encouraged to take necessary precautions, such as unplugging sensitive electronics to prevent damage when the power returns, ensuring backup power sources are available, or rescheduling operations that heavily depend on a continuous power supply. For those without access to alternative power sources, this outage may be a chance to review and consider options like generators or solar power solutions, which can provide added resilience for future disruptions.
Looking Ahead
Kenya Power has acknowledged the inconvenience posed by these outages, noting that they are implementing the scheduled maintenance to improve the electricity service quality across the country. The company’s dedication to maintaining a robust power supply infrastructure is essential to meet the demands of Kenya’s rapidly growing economy.
As the maintenance work progresses, Kenya Power will continue updating affected customers through its communication channels and social media platforms.
