Julius Kiprop
Summary:
- KPLC announced power outages in several areas on Wednesday, October 16, due to planned repairs at their plants.
- Areas in Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kisumu, and Migori counties will experience power cuts between 2 am and 5 pm.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) issued a warning about scheduled power outages in several regions of the country on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. According to a statement released on Tuesday evening, the interruptions will occur as the company carries out necessary repairs at their power plants.
KPLC stated that certain areas across five counties—Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Kisumu, and Migori—will experience power disruptions between 2 am and 5 pm.
In Nairobi County, parts of Eastleigh, V Club, and St Bhakita areas are expected to face outages from 3 am until 5 pm. Other affected areas include sections of Kamiti Road, Ruturo, Gitaru, Muthure, Nyathuna, Ngethu Road, and Naivasha Road, all experiencing power cuts during the same timeframe.
In Nyeri County, parts of Ndunyu, Gitugi, and Ihithe will be without power between 2 am and 5 pm. Meanwhile, in Kisumu County, areas such as Angira and Kibos Sugar will face power disruptions between 3 am and 5 pm.
Residents of Migori County, particularly in Awendo and Ranen areas, will also be affected, with power cuts scheduled from 3 am to 10 am.
The power outage is part of KPLC’s ongoing efforts to maintain and repair the electrical grid. Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions during the scheduled outages.
