Saturday power outage to affect 2 counties

By , July 12, 2024

Kenya Power has notified its customers in two counties of a power blackout on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

According to the statement from Kenya Power, the interruption, intended for network maintenance, will disrupt multiple regions in the affected counties, and the temporary power cuts will be experienced at different times throughout the day.

“Interruption of Electricity supply, notice is hereby given under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules. That the electricity supply will be interrupted as here under (It is necessary to interrupt supply periodically in order to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network; to connect new customers or to replace power lines during road construction,” Kenya Power stated.

Although temporary, the power blackout is expected to significantly impact various sectors and activities in the affected counties.

Kenya Power workers. PHOTO/@KenyaPower/X

Kenya Power workers. PHOTO/@KenyaPower/X

Here are the counties set to experience power outages this weekend.

Uasin Gishu County

Area: Sinedet Centre, Sakam Quarry

Date: Saturday, July 13. 2024

Time: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Places set to be affected: Lumakanda Centre, Lumakanda Sec Sch, Lumakanda Hospital, Muyuki Centre, Sokomoko, Makutano, Kipkaren Centre & adjacent customers.

Siaya County

Area: Sagam, Rabuor

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024

Time:9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Places set to experience blackout: Marenyo Health Centre, Ahono, Rabuor Mkt, Sagam Hosp, Rawa ACK Church, Midhine, Lihanda, Jina Gongo H/Center, Olengo & adjacent customers.

 

 

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