Nairobi, Kiambu, Kwale among counties to face power cuts on Tuesday

Kenya power says interruptions are done periodically to facilitate system maintenance

In Summary
  • They include Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Laikipia, Murang'a, Kitui, Mombasa, Kwale and Tana River counties.
Kenya Power workers on duty.
Kenya Power workers on duty.
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Kenya Power has listed areas set for planned power interruption on Tuesday.

The interruptions are done periodically to facilitate system maintenance.

The utility company said the planned power interruptions will affect some areas in the nine counties.

They include Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Laikipia, Murang'a, Kitui, Mombasa, Kwale and Tana River counties.

Here is a list of areas to be affected in the nine counties: 

Nairobi 

Parts of Nairobi will be affected by power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm.

They are Kasarani Police Station, ICIPE, KISE, Sports View East, Sports Drive East, Radio Waumini, Queens College, Complex View Estate Seasons, Clay City East, Citam Church, Camp David, Jaylne Academy, and Kastemill Academy.

Other areas in Nairobi are Kilimani Road, Menelik Road, Kirichwa Road, Adams Arcade S/Centre, Ndemi Lane, Muringa Road and Elgeyo Marakwet Road.

Kiambu

Areas in Kiambu will be affected from 9am to 5pm.

The areas are parts of Ngoigwa, Karangaita, Windsor Pump, Maporomoko and Chania East.

At the same time areas including Ondiri, Mahihi, Karai, Kahero, Lusigithi, Nachu and Ndacha will also experience power interruption.

Machakos

Parts of Machakos to experience power interruptions from 9 am to 2pm are National Oil Petrol Station, Kathekakai Secondary, Katelembo Secondary, Kathini, Kathome, Makyau, Kitanga, Caanani Markets, Mua Radar, Mwambi Farm, Leaders Academy, Shrine Academy, Sonko's Home, Maanzoni Lodge, Vista Windows and Makuti Pub.

Laikipia 

Areas in Laikipia to experience power cuts from 8.30 am to 4 pm include the whole of Mukima, KHE Farm, Part of Mayan Hotel, Nturukuma, Councillor Kogi, Part of Lunatic, Likii Farm, Kwa Mwaura, Nyariginu, Murungai and Mwireri.

Murang'a

Parts of Murang'a to have power interruption from 9 am to 5 pm include Githambo, Kanyenyaini, Tuthu, Kiairathe and Rwathia.

Kitui

Areas in Kitui will experience power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm.

They are Kitumbi Market, Kyamboo Secondary School, Nzatani Market, Mwanzilu Market, Kilungu Market, Old Migwani Market, Ilalambyu Market, Musuani, Kwa Sikuu, Kyome and Nzeluni.

Mombasa

Areas in Mombasa will experience power interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm.

They are Endi Textiles, Shreej, KTDA, Transtrailers, Hakika, Jomvu Dispensary, Fehmi Nailworks, Kwa Bendube, Mikanjuni, Alidina, Jomvu Kuu, Jitoni, Icolo Data, Excel, Mji wa Ng’ombe, Jomvu Police, Zaire Bar, Mrifu Stores, Black Devil, Jomvu Girls, Narcol Aluminum and Ngamani.

Kwale 

Areas in Kwale will experience power interruption from 9 am to 2 pm.

They are Boxo, Lantana Galu, Villa Kalista, Sonarisa, Queens Chatteau, Pinewood, Coromandelle and Borabora Wildlife Park.

Tana River 

Areas in Tana River will have power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm.

They include Garsen Hospital, Garsen Town, Shelly, Konkona, Egati, Chira, Bilisa, Maziwa, Tulu and Bora Imani.

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