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In Summary:
- Kenya Power has scheduled power outages in six counties on Wednesday for network maintenance.
- The power cuts will occur between 8 am and 5 pm, affecting several areas across Nairobi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyeri, Kwale, Embu, and Homa Bay.
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating essential network maintenance.
The scheduled outages will impact various areas in six counties, with the power cuts expected to last from 8 am to 5 pm.
In Nairobi, affected areas include Malibu Court Madaraka, Kasneb Towers, parts of Kenyatta Hospital, KEMRI Kenyatta, Sunview East, Golf Course East, and sections of Kibera, among others.
These areas will experience interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm.
Elgeyo Marakwet will also face power outages from 9 am to 5 pm, affecting locations such as Katalel Market, Chebonet Secondary School, Kipsoen TVC, and Sergoit Market.
In Homa Bay, areas including Samanga, Kandiege, Olare, and Gogo will be without power from 9 am to 4 pm.
Similarly, parts of Embu, such as Machanga, Karuki, and Thiba Farm, will experience interruptions from 9 am to 4 pm.
Nyeri will have two separate outage periods, with some areas like Gatondo Market affected from 8 am to 5 pm, while others, including Milimani Primary and Kinwara Holdings, will experience cuts from 9 am to 5 pm.
Finally, parts of Kwale, including Mshiu, Mrima, and Vanga, will also be without power from 9 am to 5 pm.
Good Evening. The listed areas will be affected by planned power interruptions tomorrow (21st August 2024). The interruption is part of network maintenance. For the advance notice, use https://t.co/mzD2qgzBFc. To access the latest schedule, check under the most recent date. ^EK pic.twitter.com/7ycaVOnkqF
— Kenya Power (@KenyaPower_Care) August 20, 2024