Kisii, Nairobi Among 12 Counties to Experience Electricity Interruptions On Thursday, May 22
- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will undertake routine maintenance on Thursday, May 22, which will affect electricity supply across 12 counties
- The utility firm advised residents and businesses to prepare for full-day outages as the maintenance would start at 8am
- Some of the counties to be hit by the electricity cuts include Nairobi, Kisii, Homa Bay and Kiambu
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued an advance notice to residents and businesses in twelve counties for planned system maintenance.
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Why Kenya Power carries out system maintenance
In a notice on their website, KPLC indicated that at least 12 counties will experience power outage on Thursday, May 22.
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The utiliy firm said the temporary blackout is required to carry out planned maintenance on the electricity network, which aims to enhance service reliability and safety.
"Good evening, please be informed that the following areas will experience a planned power interruption on Thursday, May 22, 2025, to facilitate essential network maintenance," Kenya Power said.
1. Nairobi County
Area: Part of Kitsuru (9am-5pm)
Lower Kabete Road, Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete Primary, UoN Lower Kabete Campus, Mwimuto, New Kitsuru, Kitsuru Springs Estates and adjacent customers.
AREA: Part of Gigiri (9am-5pm)
Mangolia Drive, Mangolia Close, Daize Drive, Daize Close & adjacent customers.
Area: St. Mary's School (9am-5pm)
Loreto Convent Msongari, Moody Awori Spur, Muthangari Police, Part of James Gichuru, Kabaserian Avenue, Kanjata Cresent and adjacent customers.
2. Makueni County
Area: Maiani To Isovya (8.30am-5pm)
Maiani Mkt, Enzai, Mukaa, Bishop Ngala, Nguluni, Watema, Kitandi, Kilome, Nunguni, Mitini, Kavatanzou, Wautu and adjacent customers.
3. Bomet County
Area: Lolgorian, Mararianda (9am-4pm)
Whole of Olpisiai, Lolgorian, Kichwa Tembo Kawai, Engos, Angama, Mara Engai, Oldonorok, Gwitembe, Masururaangata Market and adjacent customers.
4. Uasin Gishu County
Area: Olare Ndanai, Ainabko (8am-5pm)
Olare, Ngarua, Ainabkoi, Ndanai, Chelachbei, Kapkeno Cheboror and adjacent customers.
5. Kakamega County
Area: Musoli (9am-5pm)
Musoli Market, Aktsa Market, Bukura College, Sigalagala Polytechnic, Ilesi Market, Khaega Market and adjacent customers.
6. Bungoma County
Area: Bukembe, Mechimeru (9am-5pm)
Bukembe Market, Misanga, Kombo Primary, Bukembe, Mechimeru, Kongoli, Sikalame, Nzoia Sugar Factory, Nzoia Makuti, Machinjoni, Luuya, Khachonge, Bwake, Nangili, Almond, Rojja Villa, Mabanga ATC, Marobo, Sitila, Golden Mabanga, Khasosi and adjacent customers.
7. Kisii County
Area: Nyangusu, Getumo (9am-4pm)
Nyangusu Town, St. Theresa’s Nyangusu Sec, Getare SDA Church, Magena Town, Getumo, Mara Tea and adjacent customers.
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8. Homa Bay County
Area: Gendia, Kosele, Karabok (8am-4pm)
Gendia, Kosele, Nyafare, Simbiri, Otula, Namba Saye, Kiwiro, Nyaligosi, Dago, Kaditonge, Waradho, Namba Raeri, Karabok Junction, Gonche and adjacent customers
9. Nyeri County
Area: Ring Road, Kamakwa (9am-5pm)
Upper Ring Road, Kandara, Mt. Kenya School, PC Residence, Baraka Estate, Kamakwa market, Kamakwa Waterworks & adjacent customers.
10. Isiolo County
Area: Archers Post, Wamba (9am-5pm)
Ngaremara Archers Post, Sarova Shaba, Kalama, Lengusaka, Lerata, Wamba Town, Swari, Lolokwe and adjacent customers
11. Kiambu County
Area: Juja, Bob Harries Road (9am-5pm)
Mungetho, Mirimaini, Kiaora Farm, Nchengo Farm Mtaro Farm, Kariki Farm Bob Harries, Kijito and adjacent customers
12. Taita Taveta County
Area: PartAof Loitoktok (9am-5pm)
KWS Maktau, Maktau Town, Lumo Conservancy, Lions Bluff, Kwa Mnengwa, Godoma and adjacent customers.
How government plans to increase electricity connectivity
In other news, the Kenya Kwanza administration plans to increase its electricity connectivity rate from 77% to 83% by the end of 2025.
The government highlights that expanding access to electricity is key to boosting economic growth and creating jobs nationwide.
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira disclosed that the government will invest KSh 54 billion to connect between 480,000 and 600,000 homes to the national grid.
This initiative will prioritise 14 counties with low electrification rates.
Wachira further explained that the investment includes KSh 12 billion for the Acceleration Programme and KSh 42 billion for the Last Mile Connectivity Programme.
Does Kenya Power support CSR?
Other than providing electricity services, Kenya Power also actively participates in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Kenya Power Foundation is known for supporting education through the construction of classrooms and paying school fees for needy students.
For instance, on May 14, the Foundation presented a cheque of KSh 1 million to Miu CEB Primary and Junior Secondary to support the renovation of classrooms to accommodate junior secondary school learners.
The initiative reflects KPLC's dedication to supporting learning environments that inspire growth, opportunity, and long-term impact for future generations.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
