The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced planned power interruptions in several parts of the country on Thursday as technicians carry out routine maintenance on the electricity network.
In a notice issued Wednesday, the utility firm said the outages will affect areas in Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Turkana, Bungoma, Laikipia and Kiambu counties between 8am and 5pm.
Nairobi
In Nairobi, electricity supply will be interrupted in parts of Karen Road from 9am to 5pm.
Areas likely to be affected include Karen Country Club, Marula Park, Lower Plains Road, Karen Plains Road, St Francis ACK Church Karen, Waterfront, China Square, Farah Road, Begonia Drive, Kenya Technical Training Institute, Ndege Road, Grange Park, Korongo Road, Watermark Business Centre, Marist Lane and Marist International University.
Uasin Gishu
In Uasin Gishu County, power supply will be interrupted in Senetwo, Flax and Stroburg areas between 9am and 5pm.
Other affected areas include Kaptagat, Naiberi, Cheptigit, Kiluka, Sumbeiywo, Uhuru Stroburg, Teldet and Tendwo.
Turkana
In Turkana County, electricity will be switched off in the Tullow Oil Company and Lokichar Town areas from 9am to 5pm.
Bungoma
In Bungoma County, customers in Lufwindiri and Nzoia Market areas will experience power interruptions during the same period. Areas likely to be affected include Kakimanyi Village, Mongonye and St Paul Nzoia.
Laikipia
In Laikipia County, electricity supply will be interrupted from 8am to 5pm in areas including Jogi, Baguret and Giachuma.
Other affected locations include Ngarariga, Kamangura, Mirera, Buens Lugar Resort, Esiankiki Resort and Spa, Narumoru Boys Secondary School, Kinyuki Hotel and Ragati.
Separate outages will also affect Chumvi, Doldo and Oldonyiro areas during the same period.
Kiambu
In Kiambu County, power supply will be interrupted between 9am and 5pm in Gachie, Gacharage and Ngecha areas. Locations likely to be affected include Gichagi, Kihara Market, Gachie Hospital, Karura and Kagongo.
Kenya Power said the interruptions are necessary to facilitate maintenance and upgrades aimed at improving reliability of electricity supply.
The company advised customers in the affected areas to plan accordingly and treat all power lines as live during the maintenance period.
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