A utility pole carrying electrical wires for distribution seen in Nairobi, Kenya, captured in a 2015 image. PHOTO | Kenya Power
In Summary:
- Scheduled power outages will affect parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyamira, and Homa Bay.
- Outages are planned to allow for essential network maintenance.
Kenya Power has announced scheduled power outages in eight counties on Wednesday to facilitate network maintenance. The power company, in a statement issued Tuesday evening, detailed that the interruptions will occur at various times between 8am and 5pm.
The affected counties are Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyamira, and Homa Bay. Specific areas within these counties will experience the power outages as follows:
Nairobi County:
- Area: KCC Village
- Time: 9:00Am -5:00Pm
- Areas affected: Whole of KCC Village and adjacent customers.
Kisumu County:
- Area: Kisumu ,Chiga
- Time: 9:00Am -3:00Pm
- Areas affected: Wildor School, Kochieng’ Centre, Kalusi Market, Nyamonge, Mayienya Secondary, Chiga Market, Obumba School, Kasese Market, Masawa, Kasarani, Hera Church, Rweya, Bungu, and adjacent customers.
Meru County:
- Area: Greenwood Mall, Charia
- Time: 9:00Am -5:00Pm
- Areas affected: Greenwood Mall, Nkabune TTI, Gitimbine, Camsupreme, Gikumene Girls, Equator, Gatimbi Market, Nchaure Market, Kirigara, Ruiga, Mutego, Mukiria Polytechnic, Kariene Market, Nkando Boys, Mutharene Market, Ukuu Girls, and Mutuune Market.
Murang’a County:
- Area: Ngararia , Kandara
- Time: 9:00Am -5:00Pm
- Areas affected: Ngararia, Kibereke Market, Kandara Town, Karima Mwaro S/Centre, Mukoye, and adjacent customers.
Kiambu County:
- Areas: Nyaga, Oaklands, Kahuguini
- Time: 9:00Am -5:00Pm
- Areas affected: Kwamaiko Shops, Osho Grain, Mega Pipes, Kambui Girls, Miguta Mission, Gateiguru, Mitahato, Gathirimu Girls, Riuki, Mchana East, Manila, Ndundu East, St. Monica Catholic, Karoa East, Coffee Research, Nginduri, Thuita Secondary, Nembu Shops, Nembu Secondary, Marige, Kibichoi, Kigumo, Hurlingham, Gititu, Gathugu, Komothai, Gathiru-ini, Githioro, Mutati, Kahuguini Shops, Kahuguini Secondary, Karangi Est, Wauguthuko, Oaklands, Ruiru Mills, Ruiru Water, Miguta, Ndathini, Kambara, Riakahara, and adjacent customers.
Nyeri County:
- Area: Ihururu, Mathari
- Time: 9:00Am -5:00Pm
- Areas affected: Ihururu, Muhoya Secondary, Miaguyuini, Karunaini, Burton, Kanjora, Kahaigini, Elcer Limited, Nyamaguyu, KBC Nyeri, Mathari Hospital, and adjacent customers.
Nyamira County:
- Area: Chebilat, Kijauri
- Time: 9:00Am -4:00Pm
- Areas affected: Chebilat, Kijauri, Manga, Metamaywa, Isoge, Mecheo, Nyasiongo, Matutu Police, Tinderet, Simbaoti, St. Kizito, Nyasiongo Mission, and Eronge.
Homa Bay County:
- Area: Kalamindi, Wachara
- Time: 9:00Am -4:00Pm
- Areas affected: Wachara, Kalamindi, Ratanga, Nyamogo, Nyamos, Got Kojowi, Rachar, Odhiambo Rambo, Kodida, Apuoche, Sibuoche, and Opanga.