Planned Power Outages on October 15, 2024

Several regions across Kenya will experience planned power outages due to ongoing maintenance efforts by electricity providers. These outages are necessary for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the power supply network. This article outlines the affected areas by county, including the specific locations and timeframes for the planned outages.

Kirinyaga County

In Kirinyaga County, residents in the Wanguru and Gathigiriri regions will be affected from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The outage is essential for maintenance work on electrical infrastructure, impacting various institutions and businesses. The specific areas to be affected include:

• Lainisha Sacco
• Budget
• Mwarico Rice Mill
• Kiriwasco
• Wanguru Girls Secondary School
• National Irrigation Board (NIB)
• Mwea Rice Mills
• Mwea Sub County Offices
• Wanguru Police Station
• Wanguru Law Courts
• Kiamanyeki
• GK Gathigiriri Prison
• Munyaka
• Mithuthini
• Gathigiriri Market
• Jerusalem Migingo, and surrounding areas.

Residents and businesses in these areas should prepare for the disruption, ensuring that essential tasks are completed before the outage begins. The extended duration of the outage might require individuals to adjust their schedules accordingly.

Embu County

Embu County will also see power outages affecting Kivaa, Masaku, and Ngetani from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Residents in these areas should expect interruptions to their daily routines. The following locations will be particularly impacted:

• Kivaa Market
• Kengen Hydro Plaza
• Kyaani Market
• Kyaani Primary School
• Kanguu
• Masaku
• Kitui Water & Sanitation
• Ngetani
• Kyangosi
• Nunguni
• Kathui Primary, and surrounding customers.

With these power outages, residents are advised to stock up on necessary supplies and complete any urgent tasks before the outages take effect. The planned maintenance is aimed at improving the overall efficiency of the electrical grid.

Kiambu County

In Kiambu County, the Ondiri and Lusigithi areas will experience power outages on the same day from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The areas affected include:

• Conix Industries
• Ondiri
• Mai-lhii
• Kahero
• Lusigithi
• Nachu
• Karai
• Wanyee Road
• Kiambaa
• China Wu Yi
• Part of Rironi
• Stephjoy
• Zambezi
• Kahuho
• Gitangu
• Ngecha
• Kerwa
• Thamanda
• Muguga
• Kamuguga
• Kanduma
• Part of Nduma, and surrounding customers.

The planned power outage may disrupt various businesses and educational institutions in these areas, prompting residents to make arrangements for any essential tasks before the outage begins.

Nairobi County

Nairobi County, being the capital, will experience power outages in several areas, including Mathare, Njiru, and South C, all from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Mathare

In Mathare, the following locations will be affected:

• Mathare Area 1
• Drive Inn Primary School
• Shell Petrol Station
• Naivas Supermarket
• Allsops
• GSU Headquarters
• Qwetu Apartments
• Zaken
• CPC Kenya Ltd
• Safaricom Data Centre, and adjacent customers.

This outage may affect businesses and educational institutions, so residents should plan ahead to minimize disruption to their daily lives.

Njiru

In Njiru, the entire town will experience outages, particularly impacting:

• Kirima Slaughterhouse
• Njiru Primary School, and surrounding customers.

Residents should take this into account when planning their daily activities, as essential services may be disrupted.

South C

In South C, the areas affected include:

• Part of Muhoho Road
• Rubis Petrol Station
• Heshima Court
• Mtelo Road
• Muhuti Road
• Oleshapala Road
• Reliance Hospital
• KEWI
• Uchumi Road
• Akiba Estate
• Mfulu Avenue
• Lombo Road, and adjacent customers.

The outages in South C may significantly impact businesses and healthcare facilities, highlighting the need for residents to prepare accordingly.

Kajiado County

Kajiado County will also face planned outages in the Nazarene and Matasia regions from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Affected areas include:

• Kandisi
• SGR Terminal
• Balozi
• Metropolitan
• Rangau
• Symurina, and surrounding customers.

As these areas include commercial and residential zones, residents should plan their activities to account for the absence of electricity.

Elgeyo Marakwet County

In Elgeyo Marakwet County, power outages are scheduled for Kipsoen and Kapteren from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The specific areas impacted include:

• Kipsoen
• Kapteren
• Kaptrakwa Hospital
• Kapkenda
• Chepkorio Market
• Choroget
• Lelboinet
• Chepkosom Dam
• Part of KCC, and adjacent customers.

Healthcare facilities, in particular, need to prepare for the extended outage to ensure they can continue to provide essential services.

Bungoma County

Bungoma County will experience planned power outages in the Bukembe area from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The affected areas include:

• Bukembe
• Machakha
• Ben Captain
• Wamang’oli
• Matisi
• Kombo Primary School
• Sirisia
• Malakisi
• Mayanja
• Chekulo
• K’nachonge
• Sawa
• Nzoia Sugar
• Nzoia Makuti
• Mechimeru
• Mabanga
• Marobo
• Miyanga
• Kongoli
• Matisi Water
• Luuya Girls School
• Bwake, and adjacent customers.

Residents should take precautions and make necessary arrangements to minimize disruption, particularly in educational and health facilities.

Nyeri County

Lastly, Nyeri County will experience outages in the Ihururu and Mathari areas from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The affected areas include:

• Mathari Hospital
• Kamweja Teachers College
• Nyewasco
• KBC
• Nyeri High School
• Kihuyo
• Waihenya Estate
• Baraka Sasini
• Ihururu
• Njoguini Sasini
• KWS Office, and adjacent customers.

With significant institutions impacted, residents should be aware of the outage and plan their schedules accordingly to mitigate inconveniences.

Conclusion

Residents in the affected counties are urged to plan their day around the scheduled power outages. These interruptions are vital for ongoing maintenance that ensures the future reliability of the electrical supply network. For further inquiries or assistance, residents should reach out to their local electricity provider. Proactive planning can help minimize the inconvenience caused by these outages, allowing residents to maintain their daily routines as smoothly as possible.