Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power outage set for Thursday, July 25, 2024, that will affect seven counties across Kenya.
The outage is planned for maintenance purposes, with different regions experiencing temporary power cuts throughout the day.
In a statement on its official website, Kenya Power said, “Notice is hereby given under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules that the electricity supply will be interrupted as follows: (Periodic interruptions are necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrades of power lines, connect new customers, or replace power lines during construction, etc.).”
The temporary outage is expected to have a significant impact on various sectors and daily activities in these areas.
Kenya Power said counties affected by this blackout include; Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Murang’a, and Kiambu.
Nakuru
Area: Kapkures, Ngamboo
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Places affected: Kapkures Center, Ingobor, Lalwet, Tumaini Cottages, Mogoon, Kapnandi, Mombasaa, Kwa Michael & adjacent customers.
Area: Parts of Naivasha Southlake
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Places affected: Vandenberg Flowers, Simba & Sopa Lodges, Sawela, Flamingo Flowers, Nini & Lamona Farms, Longonot Horticulture, Rumi Flowers, Parts of Kedong Ranch, Naivasha Country Club, Parts of Karagita, Olij Farm, Kiwanja Ndege & adjacent customers.
Uasin Gishu
Area: Kahoya, Bondeni
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Places affected: Kahoya Gynocare, Bondeni, Kahoya Sec & adjacent customers.
Kisii
Area: Boitangare, Nyamagwa
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Places affected: Emenwa Mkt, Matierio Sec, Igare Mkt, Nyamagwa Mission Hosp, Nyamagwa Boys, Boitangare Sec, Matierio Saf Booster & adjacent customers.
Nyeri
Area: Ndunyo, Guthuthi T Factory
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Places affected: Birithia Girls, Mwanda TBC, Mahiga C/Fact, Kenyatta Mahiga High Sch, Kagere, Gachami, Mahiga Girls Sch, Mathakwaini & Sec Sch, Thiriku C/Fact, Mathenge Technical Institute, Gitugi T/Fact, Gitugi, Munyange H/Centre, Njigari Pri, Rwatheini Village, Kihome, Miiri, Gaturuturu, Gathuthi T/Fact, Ndugamano Sec, Ihithe Boys High Sch, Hubuini Village, Mukarara & adjacent customers.
Tharaka Nithi
Area: Kaanwa, Kanjuki
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Places affected: Kaanwa, Kanjuki, Nairobi Ndogo, Kirimangari & adjacent customers.
Murang’a
Area: Makuyu, Sabasaba
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Places affected: Makuyu, Makuyu Level 4 Hosp, Kamahuha, Sabasaba, Kamahuha Girls, Githembe, Mugumoini, Sabasaba Water Supply, Greenland, Kakuzi Farm & adjacent customers.
Kiambu
Area: Kiambu Town
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Places affected: Kiambu Town, Ndumberi, Old Kiambu, Kiambu Prison, Kihingo, Kiambu Hosp, Kiambu Golf Club, Mbureria, Karambaini & adjacent customers.
Area: Juja Town, Kenyatta Road
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Places affected: Kenyatta Rd, Juja Modern Hosp, New Wood Est, Kalimoni Sec, Star of Hope Est, Kwa Woria, Bristar Girls Sch, Theta Hotel, Faith Est, Gate C, St. Peter’s Sch, Parts of Gachororo, Juja Police Stn, Elmark Est, Juja Main Stage, Green Field Est, Juja Sewage, Juja South, Kanini Farm Est, Turraco Village, Superhighway Est & adjacent customers.
