Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled power outages in three counties Uasin Gishu, Laikipia, and Kilifi on Wednesday, April 30. The utility company stated that the planned interruptions are part of ongoing maintenance efforts aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the national power distribution system.
In Uasin Gishu County, the power supply will be disrupted between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm in Eldoret Quarry and its surrounding areas. Additionally, a separate outage from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm will affect other parts of the county, including Racecourse Hospital, Unity Homes, Kapseret Centre, Cibien Quarry, and St. George’s Chepkatet. Kenya Power indicated that these areas are undergoing scheduled upgrades and system optimization processes.
In Laikipia County, a more extended outage lasting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm is expected to impact a wide range of locations. These include agricultural and residential zones such as Colour Crops, Turracco, Kalalu Farm, Ibis Farm, Greenland Farm, Sirimon, Umande, Kwa Mumero, and Ngenia. Notably, flower farms like Timaflor, Kisima Flowers, Uhuru Flowers, and AAA Growers are also listed among those to be affected. Institutions including Mbuju Primary, Kiambogo Primary, and Kongoni Farm will also experience power cuts, potentially disrupting normal activities.
In Kilifi County, areas to be affected by power interruptions from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm include parts of Mnarani, Vipingo, Kadzinduni, MCL, Kapecha, Jaribuni, Dzitsoni, Chasimba, Ziani, Pingilikani, and Mazuka. These outages are expected to affect both residential and commercial users across the coastal region.
Kenya Power has advised residents in the affected areas to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions, especially businesses and healthcare facilities that rely heavily on uninterrupted power supply.
The company reassured the public that the scheduled maintenance is essential for long-term benefits, aiming to reduce unplanned outages and improve overall service delivery.
Customers seeking updates are encouraged to visit Kenya Power’s official social media platforms or contact their customer care service.
