KPLC: Two-hour power outage in Rift,Western, Nyanza due to maintenance works

The three regions have been experiencing power outages for two hours

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  • In a statement on Sunday, the company said the outage that has affected parts of Western Kenya, Nyanza and Rift Valley is part of network maintenance. 
Kenya Power staff at work.
Kenya Power staff at work.
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Three regions are currently experiencing controlled electricity interruption, the Kenya Power has announced.

In a statement on Sunday, the company said the outage that has affected parts of Western Kenya, Nyanza and Rift Valley is part of network maintenance. 

"A section of the transmission powerline in North Rift is currently unavailable due to unforeseen challenges arising from critical reinforcement works undertaken on a section of the line earlier today," Kenya Power said in a statement.

The power company further said the challenge has led to controlled supply for their clients in parts of the three regions.

"Customers in Eldoret, Nandi, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kisumu, Busia, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Homa Bay have been experiencing power outages for two hours," Kenya Power said

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