KPLC issues update on widespread power outage

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a widespread power outage affecting several parts of the country. 

In a statement on Wednesday, July 29, the company said the outage has affected customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya and parts of the Central Rift region. 

However, Kenya Power noted electricity supply remains available in parts of the North Rift and Western regions.

“We wish to inform our esteemed customers that we are experiencing a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, Coast, Mt. Kenya and parts of Central Rift. However, parts of North Rift and Western regions are on supply,” the statement read.

Kenya Power did not immediately disclose the cause of the outage but assured customers that efforts are underway to restore electricity in the affected areas.

“Our technical teams are working to restore supply to the affected areas as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as restoration efforts continue,” the statement added.

Earlier Wednesday, Kenya Power announced planned electricity outages in four counties on Thursday, July 30, to facilitate maintenance works.

In a notice, the company said the interruptions will affect parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Kwale and Mombasa counties.

In Nairobi County, the outage will affect Nairobi West and surrounding areas from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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Areas and institutions set to be affected include Msufu Road, Sumba Road, Naimei Road, ICC Church Mombasa Road, PAA Crescent, Kifaru Crescent, Swara Crescent, Ghandi Avenue, and Kisauni Road.

Other areas are Muthaiti Avenue, Muhoho Avenue, Nairobi West Hospital, Hotel Rio, Kodi Road, Summerdale Hotel, Absa Bank Nairobi West, Geta Road, Nyayo Stadium, Masaba Road, and Ole Sankale Road.

Madaraka Estate, Serene Court, Foundation Court, Ramsey Court, Siwaka Estate, Strathmore University, Langata Technical College and Madaraka Primary School will also be affected.

Nyeri County will experience outages in two separate areas between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

The first outage will affect Jumbi Farm, Msafiri and Gatuamba areas, including Kwa J, Huhoini, Aguthi, Gatuamba Village, Gatuamba Market and Gatuamba Dispensary. 

The second outage will affect Mweru, Ngamwa, Kabuta and Kariara areas, covering Muhuri, Kimathi, Matongu, Kangure Forest, Kambwe, and Kigetuini.

Mweru Factory, Ngamwa, Kabuta, Ngamwa Safaricom Booster, Kaini Village, Kariara, Gumba and Karaba Market will also be affected.

In Kwale County, power supply will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Mrima, Lunga Lunga and Vanga areas. 

Other affected locations include Horohoro and Mwangulu.

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