Planned Long Blackout Tomorrow, Check If You Will Be Affected

Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions across five counties on Friday, October 23, as the utility undertakes maintenance work expected to leave some homes, businesses and institutions without power for several hours.

The planned outages will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Nandi, Kakamega, Migori and Nyeri counties, according to a notice issued on Thursday evening.

Most of the affected areas are scheduled to experience interruptions between 9am and 5pm, although the outage in Musanda Market and surrounding areas in Kakamega is expected to begin earlier, at 8:30am.

Kenya Power has urged customers in the listed locations to prepare for the temporary disruption as technicians carry out work on the electricity network.

Nairobi Areas to Face Electricity Interruptions

In Nairobi County, the planned maintenance will affect parts of Argwings Kodhek, Pangani and Githurai.

In the Argwings Kodhek area, affected locations include Ralph Bunche Road, Nelson Awour Centre, Nairobi Hospital, Landmark Plaza, Kwetu Hostels, Hurlingham Shopping Centre, Woodlands Road and part of Jabavu Lane.

Other locations listed include Lee Funeral Home, Upperhill Medical Hospital, the University of Nairobi Dental School, sections of Ngong Avenue, The Chancery Building, Bishops Road, Sarova Panafric Hotel, Fairview Hotel and neighbouring customers.

In Pangani, the interruption will affect Forest Road, Chai Road, Pamba Road and surrounding areas.

Residents and businesses in Githurai should also prepare for a blackout affecting Githurai 45, Mt. Kenya, Siloam, PEFA, Progressive, Kimbo, Clay City and Farmers Choice Kasarani, among other nearby customers.

In Nandi County, the outage will cover Koisolik, Kimong, Sarora and surrounding areas.

In Kakamega County, the interruption will affect Musanda Market, Lureko, Matawa, Imanga, Buhuru, Lukongo, Bungatsi and Mutoma B, among other neighbouring locations.

In Migori County, the affected areas include Obware School, Obware Health Centre, Okayo, Ngira Booster and Ojawa.

Nyeri County has several locations on the list. These include Kiandu Network Boosters, Kihora, Gachatha Market, Gachatha Coffee Factory, Kwa Joseph, Mutoigu, Kariguini Market and Thandii.

A separate interruption will affect Endarasha, Charity, Watuka, Pura, Gakanga, Gitegi, Watuka Secondary, Embaringo, Nganoini, Kulamawe, Kimunyuru Market and Kimunyuru Primary, alongside adjacent customers.

The utility routinely schedules maintenance interruptions to facilitate repairs and improvements to the electricity network.

Customers in the affected locations should plan essential activities around the announced outage periods and make appropriate arrangements for the temporary loss of electricity.

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