Nairobi, Kenya- Residents in multiple areas across five Kenyan counties should prepare for temporary electricity disruptions this Wednesday as Kenya Power implements scheduled maintenance and upgrades.
The planned outages will affect specific neighborhoods in Nairobi, Kajiado, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega, and Nyeri counties.
Nairobi County
Residents of Ngumba Estate and surrounding areas will experience a power interruption from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Kajiado County
The Matasia area faces an extended outage from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Affected locations include Saina and Bluesky.
Oloosuyian and Oloyankalani will also be without power. Saab Royal and Suguna Feeds must prepare for the interruption. Kajiado Referral Hospital should activate backup systems. Masai Polytechnic and Moipei will experience the outage.
Elgeyo Marakwet County
Chepsirei and Kapkayo regions will have no electricity from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Chepsirei TTI and Chepsirei NYS should prepare alternative arrangements.
Kapkayo Market vendors need to plan for the outage. Kocholwo Market will experience the interruption. Teber, Setano, and Enego communities should expect no power service.
Kakamega County
Western Kenya’s Matungu Market area will go dark from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kholera Primary School will need to adjust schedules.
Kholera Village residents should plan accordingly. Matungu Market and Harambee Market vendors face business disruption.
Mayoni and Panyako areas will experience the outage. Bulimbo, Koyonzo, and adjacent areas must prepare for no electricity.
Nyeri County
The Mt. Kenya region’s Rititi and Gatunganga areas will experience interruptions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Rititi Market and Cheru will be affected. Kianjogu and Kianjogu Coffee Factory operations may need adjustment.
Thaithi Market and Mahiga Springs should expect service disruption. Gatiko, Kinguku, and Ngaini Market need alternative arrangements.
Rathithi and Kahira-Ini Coffee Factory face work interruption. Gatunai and Gatunganga Market vendors should prepare. Mukanyaritho Village and Maganjo residents will experience the outage.
Maganjo Secondary School may need schedule changes. Chieni Mikundi Market will have no power. Hiriga Secondary School and Manorero should plan accordingly.
Why These Power Interruptions Are Necessary
Kenya Power implements both planned and unplanned service interruptions for several critical reasons:
Regular system maintenance keeps the national grid operating efficiently. These scheduled outages allow engineers to safely perform essential work. Future unexpected disruptions are minimized through preventative care.
Wednesday’s interruptions are planned in advance. Kenya Power also implements unscheduled outages when necessary.
Equipment failures require immediate attention. Vandalism damage demands urgent repairs. Weather-related issues cause unpredictable disruptions. Wildlife encounters with power lines need prompt resolution.
Residents in affected areas should plan accordingly for the scheduled outages. Taking necessary precautions for sensitive electronic equipment is advisable. Backup power solutions may be worth considering for critical needs.
