- KPLC announced power interruptions in various parts of some 10 counties, including Kiambu and Nairobi
- The scheduled maintenance will begin from 8am in some regions and end at 5pm in most of the affected counties
- Kenya Power stated the reasons for the mandatory interruptions and urged residents in the affected areas to be prepared
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is set to undertake system maintenance on Wednesday, December 3.
Source: Getty Images
In a notice to Kenyans on Tuesday, December 2, Kenya Power said the operation will be undertaken in at least ten counties.
The utility firm said some Kenyans in the affected areas will be without electricity for at most nine hours starting at 8am.
1. Nairobi County
Area: Mihango (9am – 3pm)
Kenya Builders, Karagitha, part of Mihango, Comboni, Maono, Twiga, Kwa Kados, Medina, Royal Ambassadors and adjacent customers.
Area: Garage Road (9am – 3pm)
Garage Road and adjacent customers.
Area: Part of Rosslyn (9am – 5pm)
Canadian Embassy, the Residence of the American Embassy, Rosslyn Lone Tree and nearby customers.
2. Nakuru County
Area: Kabarak University and Mangu (9am – 5pm)
The whole of Kabarak University, Kabarak Guest House, Kabarak High School, Ka-barak Bakery, Upper Mangu, Maraga Farm, Ngata Kaptich, Kirobon AGC, Olrongai, Tulwobmoi, Marigo B, part of Rafiki Farm, Oloika, Raw Hide and adjacent customers.
3. Kericho County
Area: Kenegut Market (9am – 5pm)
Torsogik Dispensary, Mochorwa Dispensary, Moi Sitotwet and adjacent customers.
4. Bomet County
Area: Olpisiai, GK Prisons (8am – 5pm)
GK Prisons Kilgoris, Olpisai, Lolgorian, Mararianda, Kichwa Tembo, Angama, Partakilat, Mara Engai, Mara West, Angata Barrikoi, Gwitembe, Ol-donyorok, Masurura and adjacent customers.
5. Siaya County
Area: Usenge (9am – 5pm)
Usenge, Wangarot, Nyamunye, Jaramogi University, Wambasa, Uhanya and adjacent customers.
6. Nyeri County
Area: Kiangai, Kianwe (9am – 5pm)
Gatura Market, Gatura Village, Kamunyaka C/Fact, Ihara Village, Miri C/Fact, Miiri Kiawaiguru, Miiri Village, Kiangai Market, Kianyage Village, Kiangai C/Fact, Kiriko TBC, Gitundumo TBC, Kaharo TBC, Kiambagathi Village, Kiahiti TBC, Kianwe Market, Thunguri C/Fact, Karerahungu Village, Borokero Village, Kiangai Maganjo Village, Safaricom Boosters, Airtel Boosters and adjacent customers.
7. Kirinyaga County
Area: Difathers, Kamunyange (9am – 5pm)
Difathers Market, Kamunyange Village, Kajiji Market, Kathiriku Market, Ichangi Village, Karuangi Market, Mugamba Ciura and adjacent customers.
8. Kiambu County
Area: Witeithie, Kibute and Ndarugu (9am – 5pm)
Total Gattu, Cravers Hotel, TIBS, Vincentian Prayer House, Mangu High, Computer High, Ndarugu Coffee Estate, Witeithie Estate, Kibute, parts of Ngoingwa, Thiwasco, Albizzia Tola, Ukombozi and adjacent customers.
9. Kitui County
Area: Kyuso, Katse and Tseikuru (9am – 5pm)
Gai, Kyuso, Kakoongo, Mivukoni, Nguuni, Mwangea, Ngongoni, Clampiu, Kamusiliu, Tseikuru, Katse and adjacent customers.
10. Taita Taveta County
Area: Sir Ramson Primary (9am – 5pm)
Sir Ramson Primary School and adjacent customers.
Benefits of digitising electricity connections
Source: Facebook
In other news, Kenya Power announced the scrapping of all manual applications for new electricity connections.
The utility directed all customers to use its online platform in a move aimed at speeding up service delivery and strengthening transparency.
Read also
Weatherman announces regions to experience rainfall for days, including Central and Western
Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror said the firm expects faster turnaround times, reduced opportunities for fraud, and greater convenience for its customers by digitising the process.
He noted that the new system would help eliminate scams involving impostors posing as company staff, ensuring that “the power of access” remains in the customers’ hands.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
