Several counties across Kenya will experience planned power outages on Tuesday, 20th August 2024. These outages are part of routine maintenance efforts aimed at improving and reinforcing the power supply infrastructure. Affected areas will experience interruptions between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, depending on the specific region. The following is a breakdown of the areas affected and the scheduled timings.
Nairobi County
Affected Area: Part of Kitsuru
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Residents and businesses along Ngecha Road, including Serenity Spa, Mitini Estate, Lake View Estate, and Ngecha Vila Estate, will experience power interruptions throughout the day. The planned maintenance is crucial to ensure the stability and reliability of the power supply in these high-demand areas.
Bungoma County
Affected Area: West Kenya Sugar Factory Naitiri
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
West Kenya Sugar Factory Naitiri, Nabingenge Market, and surrounding areas including Nabingenge Polytechnic, Nabingenge Borehole & Primary School, and Lungai Village are scheduled for maintenance. The power disruption is expected to impact both industrial operations and residential areas, hence businesses and residents are advised to plan accordingly.
Kakamega County
Affected Area: Musaga, Samisi Market
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key areas including Musaga, Samisi Market, Kalenda, Shirugu Safaricom, Malehka Dispensary, Shipala, Lukala, and adjacent customers will experience power outages during the specified hours. This maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the power infrastructure in these rural and peri-urban areas.
Nyeri County
Affected Area: Iithhe, Hubuini
Timing: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Power interruptions will occur in Iithhe Market, including Iithhe Secondary and Primary Schools, Mukarara Market, Gathuthi Water Pump, Kiamutiga Village, and surrounding areas such as Gatherere Village, Hohoini PCEA, Hubuini Market, Kina TBC, Kahuro PCEA, and adjacent customers. This outage will allow for essential maintenance work to ensure continued service reliability in these areas.
Taita Taveta County
Affected Area: Msumarini, Kurawa, Tarassa
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Power supply in areas including Tana Salt, Kensalt, Kurawa Salt, Ngao Hospital, Ngao Water, Tarasaa Market, Odha, Safaricom Booster Chara, Safaricom Booster Kibusu, Msumarini, Mwenda Pole, and parts of Marereni and adjacent customers will be disrupted. The maintenance activities are aimed at enhancing the performance of the power infrastructure serving these regions.
Recommendations for Affected Customers
- Backup Plans: Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to prepare for the outages by ensuring they have backup power solutions such as generators or Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in place to mitigate the impact of the power cuts, especially if they rely heavily on electricity for critical operations.
- Unplugging Devices: To protect electrical appliances from potential power surges when the electricity is restored, it is recommended that all non-essential appliances be unplugged during the outage.
- Water Supply: Since power outages may affect water pumps, residents should store sufficient water for use during the outage period.
- Business Continuity: Businesses should inform their clients about the scheduled outage and make alternative arrangements where necessary to minimize disruptions.
- Communication: It is advisable to charge communication devices like phones and power banks before the outage to ensure connectivity is maintained during the period without power.
Conclusion
The planned maintenance on 20th August 2024 is part of a broader effort to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the power grid across Kenya. While the outages may cause temporary inconvenience, the long-term benefits of a more stable and reliable power supply will be significant. Affected customers are urged to take the necessary precautions and plan accordingly to minimize disruptions to their daily routines.
