Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled power interruptions affecting several areas in five counties on Thursday. The power cuts, which are part of routine maintenance and upgrades, will take place at varying times throughout the day, from 9 am to 5 pm. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to plan accordingly to mitigate the inconvenience.
The counties set to experience these interruptions include Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Meru, and Murang’a. Below is a detailed schedule of the affected areas and the respective times of interruption:
Nakuru County
In Nakuru, power interruptions will occur from 9 am to 5 pm in the following areas:
- Olrongai Centre and its environs, including Gitau Centre, Olrongai Raymond, Komen, Duka Moja, Redwing, Tulwobmoi, Agrico Potatoes, and Marigo B.
Additionally, parts of Pipeline and Wanyama will face power cuts from 9 am to 3 pm. The specific areas affected include:
- Stem Hotel, Kenya Pipeline, West Build, Joddies, Ken Chick, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Shimo Mbili, Delamere, and Kwa Mwariki.
Residents and businesses in these areas should expect a full day’s outage, significantly affecting operations in sectors reliant on electricity.
Uasin Gishu County
In Uasin Gishu, power interruptions are scheduled between 10 am and 4 pm, affecting the following locations:
- Chepkongi Primary School and Lower Sosiani.
From 10 am to 5 pm, the power will be interrupted in areas including:
- Chemaluk, Sego Girls, and Konda.
These interruptions could impact school activities and local businesses, urging those in education and retail sectors to make necessary preparations to cope with the outage.
Elgeyo Marakwet County
In Elgeyo Marakwet, power interruptions will occur from 10 am to 5 pm in the following areas:
- Chebororwa, Duka Moja, Koitugum, Kaptiony, and Kokwet.
This interruption, stretching across significant parts of the county, could disrupt daily activities, including those related to agriculture and commerce.
Meru County
Meru will experience power cuts from 9 am to 5 pm in areas such as:
- Mafuko Bakery, Gulf Petrol Station, Kagaa, Runogone, Chugu, KEMU University, Fred’s Academy, Kithoka, Ripples, Runogone, and Chugu.
These outages could affect businesses, schools, and residential areas, making it crucial for those affected to have backup plans, especially businesses that heavily rely on continuous power supply.
Murang’a County
Murang’a will experience widespread power interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm, with affected areas including:
- Kamukombini Motel, Kiarutara, Wanyaga, Gaturi, Mwago, Gateiguru, Kiganjo, Gatura, Mugumoini, Gatura Market, Gatura Secondary, Mwago Secondary, and Kiroche.
Additionally, other areas such as New Wood East, JKUAT University, Kalimoni Secondary, Kalimoni Hospital, Juja Modern Hospital, Theta Hotel, Star of Hope East, Kwa Woria, Bristar Girls School, Faith East, Gate C, St. Peters School, parts of Gachororo, Juja Police Station, Elmark East, Juja Main Stage, Green Field East, Juja Sewage, Juja South, Kanini Farm East, Kenyatta Road, Turraco Village, and Superhighway East will also face power cuts.
Further power interruptions in Murang’a will affect areas like:
- Sasini EPZ, Cianda Farm, Ndumberi, Ngemwa, Ngaita, Riabai, Migaa, Kenton, Marion School, St. Anne’s Lioki, Karia, Wimsy, Todas, Migaa Golf, Mugumo, St. Joseph the Worker, Gitamayu, Tinganga S/Centre, Digro Investment, and Fairview East.
Areas including Limuru Town, Karanjee, Kwambera, Ngenia, Thigio, Gitutha, Nguirubi, and Ndioni are also on the list for power interruptions.
Preparing for the Outages
Kenya Power advises residents and businesses in the affected areas to prepare for the power cuts by charging necessary devices, ensuring alternative power sources like generators are ready, and safeguarding sensitive electronics. It is crucial for businesses, especially those in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, to plan for these outages to minimize disruptions.
KPLC encourages the public to report any emergencies or faults during this period via their customer care lines or social media channels for prompt assistance. The company is committed to enhancing service delivery and assures the public that these interruptions are essential for maintenance and improving power reliability.
For further updates and detailed schedules, KPLC customers are encouraged to visit the company’s official website or follow their social media pages.
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