Kenya Power Announces Areas Set to Experience Electricity Blackout on Saturday

Several parts of Nyeri and Kiambu counties will experience electricity interruptions on Saturday, November 14, following a scheduled maintenance announcement by Kenya Power.

The planned exercise is expected to affect homes, businesses, schools, shopping centres and other institutions, with some customers set to remain without electricity for up to nine hours.

In a notice published by the electricity distributor, the company explained that the interruptions are necessary to allow maintenance and upgrades on its electricity distribution network.

In Nyeri County, the affected areas include Ihwagi Market and Ragati Tea Factory. The interruption will begin at 8am and is expected to end at 5pm.

Other affected locations include Ihwagi Coffee Factory, Ihwagi Secondary School, Gatehu Village, Gatondo Secondary School, Itundu Market, Kangiri, Giakaibei Market, Kanjuri High School, Kanjuri Market, Ragati Forest Station and surrounding areas.

Residents and businesses in these locations have been advised to make arrangements before the scheduled interruption.

In Kiambu County, the maintenance exercise will affect Ruaka and parts of Ruiru.

In Ruaka, electricity will be interrupted from 9am to 5pm. The affected locations include Ruaka Town, Kyuna Road, Joyland, Gertrude’s Hospital, Quickmart Ruaka, Cleanshelf Ruaka, Total Service Station and Gikwaru Drive.

In Ruiru, the interruption will affect Kimbo, Murera Coffee, Mugutha and surrounding areas during the same hours.

Other affected customers include those around Spur Mall, NIBS, Ruiru Golf Club, Mona Park, Green Ridge, Mugutha Secondary School, Murera Primary School, Neema Estate and Judea Estate.

Kenya Power conducts planned maintenance to improve its electricity network, replace equipment and facilitate connections.

Customers in the affected areas are encouraged to charge their phones, prepare alternative lighting and complete activities requiring electricity before the interruption begins.

The company has advised customers to check its official communication channels for further updates.

Residents are now being urged to plan ahead to avoid inconveniences during Saturday’s scheduled exercise.

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