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Kenya Power Releases List of Areas to Experience Blackout on Monday, 8th September

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Residents and businesses in several Kenyan counties are gearing up for scheduled power outages on Monday, September 9, 2024, as part of necessary maintenance efforts by the local electricity provider. The outages are set to significantly impact daily activities across multiple regions. Here’s what you need to know:

Nairobi County

Time of Outage: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Key areas including parts of Muthaiga, Mobil Plaza, Gertrude Children Hospital, Serengeti Road, Naivasha Road, and nearby locales will experience power cuts throughout the day. This essential maintenance is aimed at enhancing the power supply infrastructure, though it will disrupt regular activities in these bustling zones of Nairobi.

Kiambu County

Time of Outage: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Electricity supply will be interrupted in the vicinity of Farmers Choice, Nyambare, Murengenti, Kinyogori, and Uplands Police Station, among other adjacent areas. Residents and local enterprises should prepare for a day of productivity challenges, particularly those operating from home or relying heavily on power for their business operations.

Vihiga County

Time of Outage: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM The scheduled outage will affect Eregi TTC, Eregi Mission, Eregi Distillers, Madivini, Shianjetsu, Kegondi Health Center, Lusiola Sec Sch, and Chandumda. This broad interruption will impact various educational and health facilities, necessitating backup power solutions to maintain essential services.

Kisii County

Time of Outage: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM In Kisii, areas such as Nyosia, Nyabondo Plateau, Nyanturago, Kabosi, Irondi, Kiomaka Factory, Kirwa, Kangwana, Chirichiro, Riondonga, Mwembe, Borangi, Nyamache Factory, Maji Mazuri, Kionduso, Kebuko, Nyamache Mkt, Kiobegi, Gionseri, Tukiamwana, Igare, Emennwa, Boitangare, Nyamagwa & adjacent customers will face power outages for most of the day. The widespread nature of this outage may disrupt local commerce and education, urging institutions and individuals to seek alternative power sources during these hours.

These scheduled outages are critical for the maintenance and upgrade of the electrical grid, aimed at improving service delivery and accommodating increased demand. While inconvenient, they are necessary steps towards a more reliable power infrastructure in Kenya. Residents are encouraged to take necessary precautions, such as unplugging appliances and securing backup power sources where possible, to navigate this temporary disruption safely.