The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power interruptions across various Nairobi estates, with daily outages expected this week due to transformer maintenance.
In a statement on September 15, KPLC said that the affected areas will include Roysambu and Githurai, where KPLC is carrying out the Boresha Roysambu exercise.
According to the utility, the exercise will run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until Saturday.
The company added that the transformer maintenance work aims to maintain the electricity network and address issues that could affect power supply in the affected areas.
KPLC has asked residents to be patient as its teams carry out the maintenance work.
Customers can report power-related incidents by dialing *977# or using the myPower App.
“Our teams are carrying out planned maintenance works on various transformers in the Roysambu and Githurai areas this week, under the Boresha Roysambu exercise,” part of the statement read.
“The works are running this week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until Saturday. The work is focused on maintaining the network and addressing issues that could affect power supply in the area.”
KPLC Lists Areas Set for Power Outages Across Kenya
On September 14, KPLC announced planned power interruptions in several parts of the country on Tuesday, as it carries out scheduled maintenance work.
According to the utility, the interruptions will take place at different times depending on the location, with most areas scheduled to remain without electricity between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
In Nairobi, parts of Langata, including Royal Park Estate, will experience an outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The affected locations include KMA, St Mary’s Hospital, GK Prisons, Sunvalley Estate, and Otiende Estate, among other adjacent customers.
Residents in Kimuka and Maragara in Kajiado County are scheduled to experience an interruption from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Areas listed by KPLC include Oloolaioser, Ngere Road, Maragara Road, Booster Road, Olemontet, Bella, Baboon Crescent, Kimuka, Saikeri and Oloshobor.
In West Pokot County, Sarmach, Nasolot and Karon will be affected between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., covering Sarmach Market, Nasolot and Karon Centre.
Meanwhile, customers around KEDA Ceramics in Kisumu County are scheduled for an interruption from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Other Areas Affected
Across Kirinyaga County, parts of Kianyaga and Rukenya will experience an outage between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The affected locations include parts of Kianyaga Town, Rwambiti Market, Rukenya Market, Kathata Coffee Factory, Kianyaga Hospital and parts of Kutus Town.
In Tharaka Nithi County, the interruption will affect Ngunga Market, Ngunga Primary School and Karambari Primary School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Several locations in Nyeri County are also scheduled for maintenance. Areas around Sangare Milk Plant, Endarasha and Kanyagia will experience an outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., covering locations such as Mahiga, Honi, Uwasonyiro Market, Charity, Watuka, Embaringo, Solio Ranch and Solio Lodge.
Another section of Nyeri, covering Thangathi, Kiuu, and Ithanji, will also experience an interruption during the same hours. The listed areas include Ngoru, Kihate, Mutwewathi, Ichamara, Matuto, Kimondo, Gakima, Githung’ung’u, Kihuti, Kiuu Market, Mbugua, Ujamaa, Nguyoini, California and Ithanji schools.
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Along the Coast, Diani in Kwale County is scheduled for an outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting Tandoori, University of Nairobi, Manyatta and Two Fishes, among other adjacent customers.
A shorter interruption will affect Kasemeni in Kwale County, with power scheduled to be off from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Bofu, Kasemeni, Mtaa, Mazola, Pemba, Majengo, Mienzeni and Gandhini.
In Mombasa County, the whole of Miritini will experience a power interruption from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Areas listed include Doshi Miritini, Miritini Estate, AXEL Lubes, Bonje, Kilimanjaro Biscuits, Compact, Kitui Village, Mombasa Water Offices Bonje and Miritini Railway Station.
KPLC advised customers in the affected areas to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance works.
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