NAIROBI, Kenya – Get ready to unplug—literally. Kenya Power has announced a series of scheduled power interruptions set to hit parts of Nairobi and Uasin Gishu counties this Sunday, and if you live in one of the affected zones, now’s the time to plan accordingly.
According to Kenya Power’s announcement, the interruptions are part of routine maintenance aimed at improving service delivery. But let’s be honest—eight hours without electricity isn’t exactly a walk in the park, especially on a weekend.
Nairobi: Loresho Braces for a Day-Long Outage
If you’re in Loresho, your Sunday plans might need a bit of rewiring. The blackout, which runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, will affect several key roads and neighborhoods, including:
- Kyuna Road
- Lower Kabete Road
- Loresho Crescent
- Kibagare Valley
- Shanzy Road
Kenya Power says adjacent homes and businesses in these areas should also expect service disruptions. If you’ve got weekend errands or online meetings, now’s the time to adjust your schedule—or find a good coffee shop with a backup generator.
Uasin Gishu: Two Zones, One Long Blackout
Over in Uasin Gishu County, it’s a double dose of downtime. Two regions will be affected by the outage, each from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
First up, Kapchesukunwo and Kapkatembu will go dark, impacting locations such as:
- Soiin Primary School
- Kapchesukunwo
- Kapkatembu
- Neighboring customers
Next, residents in Kipkenyo and Leseru should also prepare to go off-grid. The blackout will extend to:
- Kipkenyo
- Kosyin
- Leseru
- Seiyot
- Surrounding areas
As Kenya Power continues with its national grid maintenance efforts, these scheduled interruptions are part of a larger push toward more stable electricity delivery.
Simple prep can go a long way. Charge your devices, finish up any essential tasks, and maybe keep your fridge door shut as much as possible. For businesses and households alike, this Sunday will be about staying ahead of the blackout curve.
Kenya Power is urging residents to “note the affected timelines and plan accordingly.” So whether it’s charging up your power banks or moving that Zoom meeting to another day, a little foresight could save you a lot of inconvenience.
