- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has mentioned that regular system upkeep is crucial for improving the quality of service provided to their clients.
- The Kenya Power and Lighting Company also disclosed the regions slated for deliberate power outages on Sunday, March 23.
- The impacted regions will likely face electricity outages lasting approximately eight hours, spanning from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Faith Chandianya, a journalist with INSPIRATIONS DIGITAL.co.ke, has accumulated more than three years of expertise in reporting on politics and current events within Kenya.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has declared regions that will face power disruptions on Sunday, March 23.
The electricity firm posted on its website that the outages are essential for conducting maintenance work and upgrading the power lines within the grid.
"It is necessary to interrupt supply periodically to facilitate. maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network; to connect new customers or to replace power lines during road construction, etc," the statement read in part.
In which counties should residents expect disruptions in their electrical supply?
Nyeri county
The regions mentioned in Nyeri county will experience a power outage lasting around 8 hours.
Region: Nyeri, Mweiga, Narumoru, and Tetu (from 9 am to 5 pm)
All areas including Nyeri Town, Kangemi, the Asian Quarter, Witemere, Temple Road, Outspan Hospital, Golf Club, Kandara, Ring Road, Nyeri Polytechnic, Green Hills, Ngangarithi, Ciaraini, Muthuaini, Gitero, Kiandere, Wandumbi, Kagwathi, Kigogoini, Kirurumi, Ihwa, Kinunga, Kamakwa, Kamuyu, Ruring'u, and Meeting Point.
Other locations encompass; Thunguma, Skuta, Wambugu Farm, Micha, Chorong’i, Gatitu Market, Kagumo Teacher Training College (TTC), Kiamwathi, Wamagana, Kiandu, Giakanja, Makutano, Kaiguri, Gachatha, Kangubiri, Muthinga, Ithekahuno, Kangaita, Gichira, Kiawaithanji, Mutathiini, Muruguru, Marua FK Hotel, Kigera, Githiru, Kiamuiru, Kirimara Farm, Seremwai, Le Pristine, King’ong’o Prison, Gamerock, Mount Kenya Academy, Good Shepherd, Coca-Cola, Highlands, King’ong’o School Center, Goodwood Farm, Gardener Estates, Kimathi University, Kiganjo Police Station, Kagumo High School, Kirichu, Ndurutu, Kianganio Market, Chaka, Nyaribo, and Karundas.
Mount Kenya Estate, Maragima, Mbiriri, Ndathi, Kimahuri, Warazo Jet, Munyu, Blue Line, Mwicuiri, Soweto, Kamburaini, Naromoru Town, Gatuamba, Aguthi, Msafiri, Karicheni, Milimani, King’s Medical, Thung'are, Brookside, Kamatongu, Honi, Mwireri, Kiawara, Lamuria, Bellevue, Kabendera, Ruirie, Karimumiu, Tanyai, Nairutia, Mugunda, Ngobit, Karigunyuni, Mahiga Meru, Matopeni, Sasini East, Baraka East, Waihenya East, Golden Gates, Major Seminary, Embassy, Kamwenja Technical Training College
Ihururu, Ngoru, Muhoya, Njoguini, Kahigaini, Kihuyo, Matahri Hospital, KBC Nyeri Hill, Nyeri High School, Miagayuini, Juakali, Aberdare Country Club, Amboni, Bondeni, The Ark Hotel, Kanyagia, Babito, Mahiga, Sangare, Kabati, Endarasha, Mwiyogo, Emarbingo, Charity, Pura, Kiamunyuru, Watuka, and various nearby customers.
Location: Karatina Town (9 AM-5 PM)
Karatina Town, Karindundu, Kiawariga, Ngorano, Kiamariga, Tumutumu Hospital, Chieni, Gatunganga, Rititi, Kiamucheru, Gitunduti, Karindi, Iruri, Mugetho, Mukangu, Ndimaini, Gatina, Gathugu, Kianyaga, Kihuro, Mwanda Market, Kangocho, Gikororo, Muthua, Ndima, Kiaruhiu, Canteen, Gaturumoini, Gathaithi, Kianyaga, Kihuro, Kiarithaini, Kiamwangi, Ihwgi, Giakabei, Itundu, Kariki, Gachuguina, Kanjuri, Kagocho, Gikumbo, Karura, Gaikuyu, Kiandara, along with nearby clients.
Area: Mukurweini, Wahundura (8am-5pm)
Mukurweini Town includes locations such as Icamara Market, Thangathi Market, Kiuu Market, Kaheti Secondary School, Mihuti, Ngamwa, Kabuta, Kigetuini, Kimathi, Gakindu, Tambaya, Wahundura High School, Thunguri Chapel, Mukurweini Technical Institute, Sister Irene Secondary School along with nearby clients.
Kirinyaga county
Area: Makutano, Gutaraka (9am-5pm)
As part of Makutano, including facilities at Makawani Polytechnic such as the Kamweli Water Pump, Pat Sons-Crusher, PI Market, Kikumini, Gitaraka, Wachoro Dispensary, Sweetcorn Millers, Kirwara Chinese Camp, along with nearby clients.
Area: Munyaka, Gathigiriri (9am-5pm)
Currently, Munyaka, Kiamanyeki, Mikimaini-Borehole, Mwaniki Residence, Gathigiriri Prison, Village, Polytechnic, Mithuthini, Migingo, Bambainti, and nearby consumers.
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