- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) technicians will carry out periodic maintenance on Wednesday, October 8
- The utility firm shared a list of the specific areas in nine counties that will be affected by the scheduled maintenance
- According to KPLC, electricity distribution will be affected in the listed areas for several hours starting at 8 am
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – A section of Kenyans will experience a blackout for several hours on Wednesday, October 8.
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) issued an advance notice indicating that several areas will experience an electricity interruption.
Which counties will be affected by power maintenance?
According to KPLC, the disruption in the electricity supply will be caused by the scheduled system maintenance.
The utility firm shared the list of nine counties that will face a power shutdown for approximately eight hours.
1. Parts of Kajiado County
Area: Part of Ngong (8 am – 5 pm)
Parts of Ngong Town, Zambia, Scheme 305, Olepolos, Elpaso, Juanco, Vetfarm, Kangawa, Bulbul, Whole of Kerarapon, Masai School, Jogoo Road and adjacent customers.
2. Parts of Machakos County
Area: Part of Konza (8 am – 5 pm)
Part of Konza City, Konza Boreholes, Konza ABC Secondary, Konza Railway, Ilpolosat and adjacent customers.
3. Parts of Kisumu County
Area: Kajulu Water, Gita (9 am – 5 pm)
Sugar Research, Kibos Prison, Cibo, White Coal, Gita, Kajulu Water, Got Nyabondo and adjacent customers
4. Parts of Kakamega County
Area: Ilesi Market (9 am – 5 pm)
Ilesi Market, Mukumu Boys, Mukumu Girls, Sigalagala, Bushiangala, Bukura Institute, Musoli and adjacent customers.
5. Parts of Busia County
Area: Lwenya Primary (9 am – 5 pm)
Lwenya Primary School, Matayos Police & Catholic Church and adjacent customers.
6. Parts of Nyeri County
Area: Gikumbo, Gaikuyu ( 9 am 5 pm)
Karura C/Fact, Ngari Junior, Karura Primary School, Karura Market, Eng. Maina, Gathumbi, Mathare, Part of Unjiru Village, Ragati Primary School, Ruharu Village, Gikumbo Market, Gikumbo Secondary School, Kiandara Village, Gathambo TBC, Gaturumo-Ini TBC, Kiamigwi Village, Shauri Moyo, Kihuro Primary School, Kihuro Village, Gaikuyu Market, Magutu Secondary School, Safaricom Boosters, Airtel Boosters and adjacent customers.
Area: Gitinga, Kamburaini (8 am – 5 pm)
Gitinga Borehole, Gitinga Pri Sch, Kamburaini Dispensary & Sec, Kamburaini ATC Booster and adjacent customers.
7. Parts of Murang’a County
Area: Simbi Roses, Enkasiti (9 am – 5 pm)
Simbi Roses, Silveroak, Enkasiti, Githaka Coffee Estate, Kahoya, Kahoya Est, Optiven Estate and adjacent customers.
8. Parts of Embu County
Area: Ekalakala, Kakuku, Kaplot (9 am – 5 pm)
Kaplot, Nzukini, Wendano, Ekalakala, Kakuku, Kathini, Kiangeni, Munandani, Syukoni, Kithyolo, Malanzau, Wamboo, Mikameni and adjacent customers.
9. Parts of Isiolo County
Area: Merti, Bisan Biliqo, Bulesa (8.30 am – 5 pm)
Merti Town, Merti Primary, Macci Boys, Bulesa Dispensary, Bisan Biliqo Primary and adjacent customers.
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How much profit did Kenya Power earn in 2025?
In other news, Kenya Power announced a profit after tax of KSh 24.47 billion for the financial year 2024/25.
The company’s performance was supported by higher electricity unit sales, improved system efficiency, and reduced costs of sales.
The company’s profits decreased by 18.7% to KSh 35.38 billion, down from KSh 30.08 billion in the previous financial year.
Total revenue reached KSh 219.29 billion, according to the utility’s financial disclosures.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
