Kenya Power issued a notice informing Kenyans of power interruptions in select parts of the country on Friday, January 26, 2024.
The utility firm in a notice on its website said that the power interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrade power lines to the network.
“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 to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network; to connect new customers or to replace power lines during construction, etc.),” Kenya Power said.
The utility firm noted that the Friday, January 26, 2024, power interruptions will affect Kajiado and Homa Bay Counties.
Kenya Power said parts of Kajiado County will be in blackout for nine long hours, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The areas affected include; Meto, Maparasha, Kureket, Lorgusua, Olgulului, Imarba, Partimaro, Kajiado town and adjacent customers.
Parts of Homa Bay County will be in blackout for seven hours, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The areas affected include; Kakomo, Soko, Nyenga, Magunga, Kigoto, Kigwa, Wiga, Nyadenda, Olando and adjacent customers.
