Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a series of planned power interruptions across various regions of Kenya. These outages are scheduled as part of routine maintenance and upgrades aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the country’s electricity network. Below is a comprehensive overview of the affected areas, timings, and specific locations to help residents and businesses prepare accordingly.
Nairobi West Sub-County
In Nairobi West Sub-County, power interruptions will affect parts of Karen and Ngong Road from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Residents in Ngong View Estate, The Hub, Tree Lane, parts of Windy Ridge, D.O.D Westwood, Kerarapon Road, and adjacent areas on Ngong Road will experience outages. These disruptions are intended to facilitate critical upgrades to the local electricity infrastructure, ensuring long-term improvements in service delivery.
Kakamega County
Kakamega County will see power interruptions from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., impacting areas such as Muhila Hospital, Muhila School, Mujiti Market, Ekonjero Market, Emurumba Market, and the surrounding regions. The maintenance work aims to enhance the power supply network in this region, benefiting both residential and commercial users in the long term.
Bungoma County
In Bungoma County, power outages are scheduled from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The affected areas include Bokoli, Matisi, and Bukembe. Specific locations such as Miendo, Matisi Water, Matisi Market, Kiboochi, Namawanga, Machakha, Malokho, Samita, Bukembe Market, Misanga, Lukuku, Chenjeni, and nearby customers will experience the interruptions. This maintenance is crucial for upgrading the local electricity infrastructure to better serve the community.
Homa Bay County
Homa Bay County will experience two separate power interruptions:
- Area 1: Wangapala, Asumbi, and Rangwe from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. This includes Rangwe, Nyauu, Asumbi Complex, Koyoo, Namba, Nyawita, Sinogo, Pala Masogo, Oluso, Nyambare, Rabango, Orego, Nyandiwa, Wangapala Kolielo, and nearby areas.
- Area 2: Mfangano Island from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., affecting Uozi, Siambi, Mulundu, Ogina, Soklo, Katimba, Yokia, Nyakwiri, and adjacent locations. These outages are necessary for network upgrades and improvements in the region.
Nyeri County
In Nyeri County, power interruptions will occur from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., impacting Gikumbo Market and Gaikuyu Market. Affected locations include Karura Market, Karura Coffee Factory, Karura Primary School, Eng. Maina area, Gathumbi Village, Unjiru Village, Ngari Junior Village, Ragati Primary School, Ragati Secondary School, Iharu Village, Gikumbo Market, Kiandara Village, Gathambo TBC, Gaturumo-Ini TBC, Kiamigwi Village, Shauri Moyo, Kihuro Village, Gaikuyu Market, Magutu Secondary School, Safaricom & Airtel Boosters, and surrounding areas.
Murang’a County
Murang’a County will experience power interruptions from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., affecting Kabati, AAA Growers, and Pro Gas. Specific locations include Karungangi, Gikono, AAA Growers, Gakuyo Estate, Pro Gas, Shalimah Farm, Mukeu Farm, Montezuma Mortuary, Makindi Farm, Tosheka Village, Methi, Kabati Market, Ken Matiba Hospital, Makenji, and adjacent customers.
Isiolo County
Isiolo County will face power interruptions from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the following areas:
- Maili Saba, Maili Tatu, Archers Post: Including Kona Mbaya, Maili Saba, BBC, Maili Tano, Royal Acacia, Range Lands, Africa Eco, Red Cross, Canaan, Mugae, Harkrishina, Meru Wood, Isico, Ndunyuruma, Colourful World, Bula Mpya, Olajarole, Pepo La Tumaini, Kambi Odha, Isiolo Livestock Market, Kambi Garba Islamic School, Part of Nagele, Kambi Garba Catholic Mission, Kambi Turkana, School of Artillery, Elboran Resort, Tractor, Kiwanja, Attan Primary School, Ngaremara Market, Ngaremara Catholic Mission, Manyatta Zebra, School of Military Engineering, Sarova Shamba, Whole of Archers Post, Safaricom BTS Archers, Kalama Centre, Lerata, Lengusaka, Sionta, Safaricom BTS Wamba, Whole of Wamba, LKSIN, Swan, Londokwe, and adjacent customers.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to plan accordingly to minimize disruptions during these power outages. KPLC has assured customers that these interruptions are essential for enhancing the quality and stability of the power supply across Kenya.
