8 counties to be hit by power interruption Wednesday - KPLC

Kenya Power said the interruption between 8am-5pm is to facilitate network maintenance.

In Summary
  • Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nyeri and Kiambu.
  • Areas to be affected in Nairobi include Ridgeways Lane, Castle Gardens, Garden Estate Academy, Rubies Garden Estate, Samaki Drive and Mountain Mall.
Kenya Power workers install a brand new transformer at Kiawaihiga shopping centre after vandalism of the former one on April 6, 2022.
Kenya Power workers install a brand new transformer at Kiawaihiga shopping centre after vandalism of the former one on April 6, 2022.
Image: Alice Waithera

Kenya Power has issued a public notice listing areas scheduled to experience power supply interruption on Wednesday.

The company said the interruption will be effected between 8am and 5pm in select areas in the counties.

Kenya Power said the interruption is to faciliate network maintenance.

Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nyeri and Kiambu.

Nairobi

Areas to be affected in Nairobi include Ridgeways Lane, Castle Gardens, Garden Estate Academy, Rubies Garden Estate, Samaki Drive, Mountain Mall, Blue Springs, Quiver Lounge, Homeland and adjacent customers.

Uasin Gishu 

Areas to be affected in Uasin Gishu include the whole of Moi University Main Campus, Talai Estate, Cheboigwa, Tulop Village and adjacent customers.

Busia 

In Busia, customers within Lubiri, Khungukhungu, Mundika, Budokomi, Matayos, Igero, Nambale Boys, Siekunya, Busidibu, Okoa Market, Lung'a, Makobio, Sigwata, Mujuru, Nasewa, Nasewa, Buyama and Lung'a Fisheries will be affected.

Kisii

Areas in Kisii county to go without power during the stated period include Nyabururu Complex, Matoke and adjacent customers.

Migori

In Migori, Kenya Power said residents and businesses around Uriri, Kamsaki, Koigo, Bware, Kisangura, Kolwal, Kakrao, God Jope, Oyani, Ugari, Warisia, Stellah, Magongo, Rayudhi, Nyasare, Chamkombe, Pinnacle Plaza, Kimadui and adjacent customers should brace for the 8-5 power outage.

Homa Bay 

Areas to be affected in Homa Bay county include Denis Obara Secondary School, Orera Primary School, Ramula Market, Ramula Sub-County Hospital and Ramula Subcounty Offices.

Others are Ramba Market, KANU Market, Mawego Complex Nad, Lida Market, Ongilo Primary School, Odino Dispensary, Akwara Market and Bware Secondary School.

Nyeri 

In Nyeri, those around Blue Line, Kakuret, KWS Mt Kenya, Kamburaini, Kiriakor, Soweto, Naromoru Girls, Judea, Meere, Lusoi, Warazo, Ndathi, Mapema, Munyu Aguthi, Gitinga and adjacent customers will be hit by the scheduled power interuption.

Kiambu 

Finally, several parts of Kiambu county inlcuing part of Ruaka Town, Gertrude's Ruaka, Gacharage Primary, Joyland, Decimo and adjacent customers will also be affected.

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