Kenya Power Announces Areas to Experience Electricity Interruption on Friday, May 23

• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will carry out routine maintenance on Friday, May 23, which will result in electricity outages across six counties.
• The utility has advised residents and businesses to prepare for full-day power interruptions starting at 8am
• According to the schedule released by KPLC, the counties to be affected are Nairobi, Homa Bay, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru and Taita Taveta

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi — Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued an early notice to residents and businesses across six counties regarding planned system maintenance on Friday, May 23.

According to KPLC, the interruption in electricity supply is part of their network maintenance programme.

"Good evening. The listed areas will be affected by planned power interruptions Friday, May 232025). The interruption is part of network maintenance. For the advanced notice, use http://bit.ly/31u4jY4. To access the latest schedule, check under the most recent date," Kenya Power said.

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During maintenance, which involves connecting new customers to the national grid and upgrading power lines, KPLC usually turns off the supply of electricity.

The counties to be affected are Nairobi, Nyeri, Homa Bay, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Taita Taveta.

1. Nairobi County

Area: Isaac Gathanju Road (9am-5pm)

Naurid Merali Road, Part of Maji Mazuri, Tiles and Carpet Centre, Part of James Gichuru, Lavington Curve, Jeffery Club and adjacent customers.

2. Nakuru County

Area: Part of Rongai Town (9am-5pm)

Kandutura, Waka Centre, Kware, Thirandu, Kapwen, Rongai Pri, Arasa Centre, BP Flora, Kimangu and adjacent customers

3. Uasin Gishu County

Area: Cheptiret, Bayete, Lorian (8am-5pm)

Cheptiret, Kapkoiga, Kerita, Lorian, Kapkoi, Kiptanui Farm, Koiluget, Rurigi, Kaptumo and adjacent customers.

Area: Moiben Centre, Kabomoi (8am-5pm)

Moiben Centre, Kabomoi, Chebororwa Girls, Kokwet, Kapsigilai, Meibeki, Cheukta, Kapmaram, Kiboroum and adjacent customers.

4. Homa Bay County

Area: Gendia, Kosele, Karabok (8am-4pm)

Sikri Vocational Training, Mikai Market, Ober High School, Otel Primary and Secondary, Kakelo Secondary School, Dudi Girls, Atemo Water Supply, Atemo Sec, Owalo Market, Ringa Market, Kadongo Market, Mawego National Polytechnic, Lida Market, Bware Market, Ramula DO’s Office, Oriang Complex, Okok Girls, Othoro Mkt, Kodada Centre and adjacent customers.

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5. Nyeri County

Area: Kigogoini, Gacuiro (9am-5pm)

Kigogoini, Wandumbi, Cuba, Kiriti Secondary, Kamahuru TBC, Kamakia, Gacuiro and adjacent customers.

6. Taita Taveta County

Area: Part of Loitoktok, Mwatate (9am-5pm)

Sarova and Salt Lick Lodges & Hotels, Mwashuma, Bura, Nyolo, Zare, the Whole of Kamtonga, Chungaunga and adjacent customers.

Does Kenya Power support CSR?

Beyond supplying electricity, Kenya Power is also actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The Kenya Power Foundation is well known for its support of education, including building classrooms and funding school fees for disadvantaged students.

For example, on May 14, the Foundation donated KSh 1 million to Miu CEB Primary and Junior Secondary School to aid in renovating classrooms to better accommodate junior secondary learners.

This initiative highlights KPLC’s commitment to fostering learning environments that promote growth, opportunity, and lasting benefits for future generations.

Who Will Represent KPLC at Africa Procurement Supply Chain Summit 2025?

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Kenya Power will be represented at the 7th Africa Procurement Supply Chain Summit 2025 by John Ngeno, the company's General Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics.

The Africa Procurement Supply Chain Summit is an annual gathering that recognises and celebrates excellence in procurement and supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Ngeno will join other transformative practitioners from around the world in Lagos, Nigeria, for panel discussions on July 3 and 4, 2025.

As the only speaker from Kenya, Ngeno will showcase the steps that Kenya Power has undertaken to promote diversity in public procurement.

Some of the key initiatives undertaken by Kenya Power to improve service delivery include:

• The adoption of the e-procurement system promotes the efficiency and integrity of the company's supply chain.
• Driving the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) by setting aside part of the annual procurement budget to cater for tenders that specifically target youth, women, and persons living with disabilities.
• Championing the adoption of electric motorisation within the Company fleet as well as creating an enabling environment to promote the adoption of e-mobility by other players to reduce emissions from fossil fuels.

Masolo Mabonga, HOD Current Affairs and Politics, updated this article with details on Kenya Power's representation at the upcoming Afruca Procurement Supply Chain Summit 2025

Source: TUKO.co.ke