Kenya Power has announced scheduled power outages in eight counties for Wednesday. In a statement released Tuesday evening, the power company indicated that the planned power interruptions will occur at various times between 8 am and 5 pm.
The utility firm clarified that these interruptions are necessary to facilitate network maintenance.
The counties include Nairobi, Kisumu, Meru, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyamira and Homa Bay.
Nairobi
Parts of Nairobi to be affected include the whole of KCC Village and adjacent customers.
Kisumu
Areas in Kisumu to be affected by the power interruption are Wildor School, Kochieng’ Centre, Kalusi Market, Nyamonge, Mayienya Secondary, Chiga Market, Obumba School, Kasese Market, Masawa, Kasarani, Hera Church, Rweya, Bungu and adjacent customers.
Meru
Parts of Meru to be affected are Greenwood Mall, Nkabune TTI, Gitimbine, Camsupreme, Gikumene Girls, Equator, Gatimbi Market, Nchaure Market, Kirigara, Ruiga, Mutego, Mukiria Polytechnic, Kariene Market, Nkando Boys, Mutharene Market, Ukuu Girls and Mutuune Market.
Murang’a
Areas in Murang’a to be affected are Ngararia, Kibereke Market, Kandara Town, Karima Mwaro S/Centre, Mukoye and adjacent customers.
Kiambu
Parts of Kiambu to be affected by the power interruption include Kwamaiko Shops, Osho Grain, Mega Pipes, Kambui Girls, Miguta Mission, Gateiguru, Mitahato, Gathirimu Girls, Riuki, Mchana East, Manila, Ndundu East, St. Monica Catholic, Karoa East, Coffee Research, Nginduri, Thuita Secondary, Nembu Shops, Nembu Secondary and Marige.
Other areas to be affected in Kiambu are Kibichoi, Kigumo, Hurlingham, Gititu, Gathugu, Komothai, Gathiru-ini, Githioro, Mutati, Kahuguini Shops, Kahuguini Sec, Karangi Est, Wauguthuko, Oaklands, Ruiru Mills, Ruiru Water, Miguta, Ndathini, Kambara, Riakahara and adjacent customers.
Nyeri
Ihururu, Muhoya Secondary, Miaguyuini, Karunaini, Burton, Kanjora, Kahaigini, Elcer Limited, Nyamaguyu, KBC Nyeri, Mathari Hospital and adjacent customers will be affected in Nyeri.
Nyamira
Parts of Nyamira to be affected are Chebilat, Kijauri, Manga, Metamaywa, Isoge, Mecheo, Nyasiongo, Matutu Police, Tinderet, Simbaoti, St. Kizito, Nyasiongo Mission and Eronge.
Homa Bay
Areas in Homa Bay to have power interruptions are Wachara, Kalamindi, Ratanga, Nyamogo, Nyamos, Got Kojowi, Rachar, Odhiambo Rambo, Kodida, Apuoche, Sibuoche and Opanga.