Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power interruption for several regions across the country on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, as part of their regular maintenance to enhance the reliability of electricity supply. The planned outages will affect parts of Nairobi, North Rift, Western, Mt. Kenya, North Eastern, and Coast regions. Below is a detailed guide to the affected areas, time schedules, and tips for managing the outage.
Purpose of Power Maintenance
Scheduled power maintenance ensures a stable and reliable electricity supply by allowing Kenya Power to:
- Upgrade infrastructure.
- Conduct repairs and replacement of aging equipment.
- Reduce unexpected power outages.
- Enhance energy efficiency.
Nairobi Region Affected Areas
Power will be interrupted in parts of Nairobi County from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the following areas:
- Part of Runda: Eliud Mathu Rd, Runda Mumwe, Eagle Park, Pan Africa Insurance, Runda Groove, Andrew Zagoritis & adjacent areas.
- Part of Northern Bypass & Runda Riviera: Mimosa Ridge, Mimosa Drive, Runda Kigwaru, Hibiscus Drive & surrounding customers.
North Rift Region Affected Areas
Nandi County
Power outages from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM will affect:
- Kaboswa, Mbogo Valley, Kapchorua, Siret, and areas like Kapsumbeiwa Water Pump, Sirwa Health Centre, and Songhor Police.
Uasin Gishu County
Scheduled outages from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM will impact:
- Kesses and Cheptiret, including areas like Kaptega, Kapkeno, Kapchorwa, and Ndanai.
Western Region Affected Areas
Bungoma County
From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the following areas will experience interruptions:
- Chesamis, Kaptama, Kaboywa, Kaptelelio, and nearby areas.
Kakamega County
Affected areas from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM include:
- Makunga Market, Makunga Secondary, Emuhalali, and adjacent regions.
Mt. Kenya Region Affected Areas
Embu County
The outage will occur from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in:
- Gatitu Market, Kui Secondary, Kui Primary, and adjacent areas.
North Eastern Region Affected Areas
Kiambu County
Power will be interrupted from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Ngoingwa, including:
- Ngoingwa Murram, Thika View, and adjacent neighborhoods.
Coast Region Affected Areas
Mombasa County
Scheduled outages from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM will impact:
- Shimo la Tewa and Mtwapa, including Mtwapa Town, Superloaf Bakery, Mtwapa Catholic Church, Soko Mjinga, Mikanjuni, and surrounding areas.
Tips for Managing Power Outages
- Plan Ahead: Charge your devices and ensure backup power systems are functional.
- Store Water: Areas dependent on electric pumps should store enough water.
- Preserve Perishables: Use coolers for perishable food or limit refrigerator use.
- Alternative Lighting: Keep flashlights and rechargeable lamps ready.
- Notify Clients: If you run a business, inform clients of adjusted operating hours.
Contact Information for Assistance
Kenya Power provides customer service for inquiries or emergency support during power outages:
- Customer Care Hotline: 97771
- General Email: customercare@kplc.co.ke
- Social Media: Kenya Power is active on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
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