Residents in Nakuru and Kakamega counties should prepare for scheduled power outages on Sunday, as Kenya Power conducts essential network maintenance. These interruptions are crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure, and the company has outlined specific times and areas that will be affected.
Nakuru County Power Interruptions
In Nakuru County, the power supply will be disrupted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This maintenance work will affect several areas, including:
- Industrial Area (partial): Businesses and residents in this area should plan accordingly, as the maintenance may impact manufacturing processes and other industrial activities.
- Shabab: A residential area where households should take necessary precautions to protect their appliances.
- Kaptembwa: Another residential area where residents need to prepare for the outage.
- Koinange: This area will also experience a power cut, affecting homes and businesses alike.
- Kenlands: Residents in this neighborhood should ensure they have alternative power sources or necessary provisions.
- Nakuru West: Both residential and commercial establishments in Nakuru West will be without power during the specified hours.
- Kibe House: This specific location will be affected, impacting any businesses or residents within.
- Mkarafuu: Residents should take note of the interruption and prepare accordingly.
- Check Point: Power interruption in this area may affect traffic and local businesses.
- Ngei: Another residential area included in the scheduled maintenance.
- Kolen Estate: Homes in this estate will experience a power cut.
- Adjacent customers: Other nearby customers should also be prepared for potential interruptions.
Kenya Power advises all residents in these areas to unplug sensitive electronics and ensure they have necessary supplies to manage the outage period. The company emphasizes the importance of this maintenance work to improve the overall stability and performance of the power grid in Nakuru.
Kakamega County Power Interruptions
In Kakamega County, the power supply will be interrupted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The areas that will be affected include:
- Mumias Town: Businesses, especially those relying heavily on electricity, should plan for this outage.
- Shibale: Residents should prepare for the day without power.
- Mumias Market: Vendors and shop owners should take precautions to protect their goods that require refrigeration.
- Lukoye Market: Another market area where traders will need to plan for the power interruption.
- Mumias Level Four Hospital: Critical medical facilities should ensure they have backup power to maintain essential services.
- St. Peters Secondary: This school will be affected, and preparations should be made to handle the power cut.
- St. Mary’s Hospital: Similar to other medical facilities, backup power solutions should be in place.
- Switswiswi: Residents here should take necessary measures for the outage.
- Bulanda: Homes and businesses in this area will be impacted.
- Mumias KIDS Centre: Facilities catering to children should ensure they have the necessary backup systems.
- CAMCON: Businesses in this area should plan for the power cut.
- Adjacent customers: Other customers near these locations should also be aware of potential outages.
Kenya Power has urged all affected residents and businesses to prepare adequately for the scheduled power interruptions. Ensuring that alternative power sources are available, such as generators, and safeguarding sensitive electrical appliances are some of the measures that can help mitigate the impact of the outage.
For more detailed information or specific inquiries, customers are encouraged to contact Kenya Power’s customer service. The company remains committed to enhancing the reliability of the power supply through these necessary maintenance activities and appreciates the patience and understanding of all its customers.
By proactively addressing these maintenance needs, Kenya Power aims to prevent unplanned outages and ensure a more stable and reliable power supply in the future.
