Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned electricity interruptions affecting customers across six counties on Monday, September 28. The outages will run for up to nine hours in some areas, with the utility company citing routine maintenance, upgrades to power lines, new connections, and replacement of infrastructure ahead of road construction works as the reasons for the shutdowns.
The areas set to be affected by the power cuts include Migori, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, Nandi, and Vihiga counties. In Migori, the affected areas include Kiamokebe, Nyamaranya, and parts of Isebania, with the outage scheduled from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Residents and businesses in these areas are being urged to make necessary arrangements before the outages begin.
In Nyeri, the power cuts will affect Muthinga, Gititu, and Mung’aria, with the outage scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm. The affected areas include Sagana Falls Local Transformer, Ihigaini, Gakoe Coffee Factory, and parts of Kanderendu. Kenya Power has urged customers in the listed areas and their neighborhoods to plan accordingly before the outages.
The power cuts in Kirinyaga will affect Kangaita, Karaini, and neighboring customers, with the outage scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm. In Nairobi, the affected areas include Oloitoktok Road, Riara, and parts of Gitanga Road, with the outage also scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm. Customers in these areas are being advised to prepare alternative power arrangements or adjust their operations accordingly.
In Nandi, the power cuts will affect Tindiret Tea Factory, Chepkemel, and Mbogo Valley, with the outage scheduled from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Vihiga county will also be affected, with the power cuts scheduled in Mudete, Evojo, and Lososi from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Kenya Power emphasized the importance of the outages for the upgrade and maintenance of the power infrastructure.
The announcement of the power cuts comes as Aliko Dangote proposed to sell 500MW of electricity to Kenya from a planned 1,000MW power plant linked to the Lamu refinery. The project is expected to support refinery operations, the Lamu Special Economic Zone, and Kenya’s national grid. However, negotiations over pricing, fuel supply, financing, and environmental approvals must be completed before construction can proceed.
Kenya Power has urged customers to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements before the outages begin. The utility company emphasized that the shutdowns are necessary for the upgrade and maintenance of the power infrastructure, which will ultimately benefit customers in the long run. The power cuts are set to take place on September 28, and customers are advised to prepare accordingly.
Key points
- Kenya Power schedules 9-hour maintenance outage across 6 counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri, on September 28.
- The power cuts are necessary for routine maintenance, upgrades to power lines, new connections, and replacement of infrastructure.
- Aliko Dangote proposes to sell 500MW of electricity to Kenya from a planned 1,000MW power plant linked to the Lamu refinery.
