Kenya Power Announces Friday Blackout Affecting Nairobi and Five Other Counties

Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in several parts of the country on Friday, October 23, to facilitate scheduled maintenance work.

In a notice released on Thursday evening, the utility company said the outages would affect selected areas in Nairobi, Nandi, Kakamega, Migori & Nyeri counties.

Most of the affected locations are scheduled to experience interruptions between 9am and 5pm.

In Nairobi, the maintenance will affect parts of Argwings Kodhek Road, Ralph Bunche Road, Nairobi Hospital, Landmark Plaza, Kwetu Hostels, Hurlingham Shopping Centre and Woodlands Road.

Other affected locations include Lee Funeral Home, Upperhill Medical Hospital, the University of Nairobi Dental School, sections of Ngong Avenue, Bishops Road, Sarova Panafric Hotel and Fairview Hotel.

Residents and businesses in Pangani should also prepare for an outage affecting Forest Road, Chai Road and Pamba Road.

In Githurai, the interruption will cover Githurai 45, Mount Kenya, Siloam, PEFA, Progressive, Kimbo, Claycity and Farmers Choice Kasarani, among other nearby customers.

In Nandi County, Koisolik, Kimong and Sarora will experience an interruption from 9am to 5pm.

The Western region outage will affect Musanda Market, Lureko, Matawa, Imanga, Buhuru, Lukongo, Bungatsi and Mutoma B, with electricity expected to be interrupted from 8:30am to 5pm.

In Migori County, Obware School, Obware Health Centre, Okayo, Ngira Booster and Ojawa are among the affected locations.

Meanwhile, parts of Nyeri County will experience outages in Gachatha, Kariguini, Endarasha, Charity and Watuka, including nearby markets, schools and other customers.

Kenya Power advised customers in the listed areas to plan their activities accordingly.

The company said the interruptions were necessary to facilitate maintenance, although restoration times may depend on the work being undertaken.

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