KPLC: 8 counties to face power interruption Wednesday

The utility firm said the planned power interruption is to allow for network maintenance.

In Summary
  • The power company said in a statement Tuesday evening the planned power interruptions will take place at diverse times between 8am and 5pm.
  • Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyamira and Homa Bay.
Kenya Power staff at work.
Kenya Power staff at work.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power outages in eight counties on Wednesday.

The power company said in a statement Tuesday evening the planned power interruptions will take place at diverse times between 8am and 5pm.

The utility firm stated that the planned power interruption is scheduled to allow for network maintenance.

The counties include Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Murang'a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyamira and Homa Bay.

Here are the counties to be affected:

Nairobi 

Parts of Nairobi to be affected include the whole of KCC Village and adjacent customers.

Kisumu

Areas in Kisumu to be affected by the power interruption are 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

Parts of Meru to be affected are 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

Areas in Murang'a to be affected are Ngararia, Kibereke Market, Kandara Town, Karima Mwaro S/Centre, Mukoye and adjacent customers.

Kiambu

Parts of Kiambu to be affected by the power interruption include 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 and Marige.

Other areas to be affected in Kiambu are Kibichoi, Kigumo, Hurlingham, Gititu, Gathugu, Komothai, Gathiru-ini, Githioro, Mutati, Kahuguini Shops, Kahuguini Sec, Karangi Est, Wauguthuko, Oaklands, Ruiru Mills, Ruiru Water, Miguta, Ndathini, Kambara, Riakahara and adjacent customers.

Nyeri 

Ihururu, Muhoya Secondary, Miaguyuini, Karunaini, Burton, Kanjora, Kahaigini, Elcer Limited, Nyamaguyu, KBC Nyeri, Mathari Hospital and adjacent customers will be affected in Nyeri.

Nyamira

Parts of Nyamira to be affected are Chebilat, Kijauri, Manga, Metamaywa, Isoge, Mecheo, Nyasiongo, Matutu Police, Tinderet, Simbaoti, St. Kizito, Nyasiongo Mission and Eronge.

Homa Bay 

Areas in Homa Bay to have power interruptions are Wachara, Kalamindi, Ratanga, Nyamogo, Nyamos, Got Kojowi, Rachar, Odhiambo Rambo, Kodida, Apuoche, Sibuoche and Opanga.

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