Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled power interruptions for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in a bid to facilitate routine system maintenance across various regions. According to a notice released by the utility firm, power outages will occur in parts of six counties Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Murang’a, Kitui, Vihiga, and Homa Bay affecting thousands of residents and businesses.
In Nairobi, scheduled maintenance will result in power cuts between 9 am and 3 pm. The affected areas include Kabarak University, Kabarak Guest House, Kabarak High School, Kabarak Bakery, Lower Mangu, Lengenet, Muricho, Lusaka, Shalom A, and Ngesumin.
In Uasin Gishu, the blackout will last from 8 am to 5 pm, impacting Lugari Station, Mufutu, Lugari Boys’, Mukhuyu, Lunyito, and Frank, along with surrounding areas.
Murang’a County will experience power interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm. The specific regions affected include Kamahuha Girls, Shangai, Sabasaba Market, Githembe Market, Sabasaba Water, and Gathuri Primary.
In Kitui, areas scheduled for the outage between 9 am and 5 pm include Kitooni, Kanyangii, Ilengi, Nzambia, Kangukangu Water, Kanyongonyo, and Kanyangii Borehole, as well as nearby customers.
Vihiga County will see power cuts from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Affected areas are Busweta, Chamakanga, Busali Union, Elunyu, Mululu, Bigina, Wangulu, Mukenye, Vokoli Girls, Naftali, Kwa Shem, Gilagiru, Mudungu, Nabwami, Gaumbwa, Weng’ondo, Gavudia, Chakombero, Sabatia, and Chavogere.
Lastly, Homa Bay residents will be affected from 8 am to 4 pm. The power cut will cover Homa Bay Town, Hamaline, Rangwe, Imbo, Olare, Asumbi, Maliera, Mbita, Luanda, Rodi Kopany, Rusinga, Waondo, and surrounding areas.
Kenya Power has urged residents in the affected areas to plan accordingly and exercise caution while using electrical appliances. The company stated that the maintenance is essential for ensuring a more stable and reliable power supply across the country.
