Meru Among 7 Counties to Face Electricity Disruptions on April 17, Kenya Power Announces
- KPLC has scheduled power outages in seven counties on Thursday, April 17, for routine maintenance
- The counties affected include Nairobi, Meru, Kajiado, Kiambu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Uasin Gishu
- The planned interruptions aim to upgrade power lines and connect new customers, and residents of the affected regions are advised to plan accordingly
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a scheduled electricity outage affecting parts of seven counties on Thursday, April 17.
Source: Instagram
In a notice published on its website, the utility firm said the planned power interruptions are part of a routine maintenance exercise aimed at upgrading power lines, connecting new customers, and supporting infrastructure developments such as road construction.
Kenya Power emphasised that temporary interruptions are necessary to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the national electricity supply network.
The affected counties include Nairobi, Meru, Kajiado, Kiambu, Kakamega, Mombasa, and Uasin Gishu.
Which regions will not have power tomorrow?
Uasin Gishu county
Likuyani, Ivugwi areas (From 8am to 5pm)
Imbinga, Ivugwi, Sango, Likuyani, Frank, Lugulu and adjacent customers.
Kiambu county
Munyu Dispensary, Magana (From 9am to 5pm)
Magajo Primary, Farainya St. Paul Gatuanyaga, Magana Primary, Munyu Girls, Munyu Dispensary, Munyu Police Station, Githima S/Center, Komo S/Center, Juja Farm Athi, Kwa Ruhi, Juja Farm, Mukuyu-Ini, Kwa Murage and adjacent customers.
Part of Githunguri Town, Mukua (From 9am to 5pm)
Fresha Dairies, Palm House Dairies, County Pride, Thakwa, Wanjo, Githunguri Shops, AP Canteen, Beta Care, Equity, Shell Githunguri and the neighbouring customers.
Mombasa county
Mwakirunge (From 9am to 5pm)
Husein Dairy, Kimbunga, Marimani, Voroni, Mwakirunge Dumpsite, Mwakirunge Primary School, Vifwanjoni, Bwagamoyo, KAA, John Ria and the surrounding community.
Meru county
Kaaga, Kithoka, Nkoune (From 8am to 5pm)
Nkoune, Mwiriene Primary, Meru Teachers College, Mwithumwilu Secondary School, Kaaga Girls High School, Mpakone Village, Whole of Kaaga, LR Petrol Station, Gatimene Gardens, Runogone, KEMU University, Tuliza FM, Gakurine, Kiandiu, Chungu, Kwiriro Market, Runongone Airtel, Kaithe Market, Kithoka, Freds Academy, Thiiri Cultural Centre, Bishop Lawi, Imathiu Primary and Secondary, Kithoka Ripples, and adjacent customers.
Kajiado county
Lower Matasia, Ngong Hills (From 8am to 5 pm)
St. Patrick, Mwalimu Road, Oleteyani, Ilmasin, Olooses, Kisamis, Homeboys, Lingaloj, Ilidoriak, Tinga, Esonorua Matasia, Nkoroi, Olesurutia, Tajiri Road, Merisho, and the neighbouring customers.
Source: Twitter
Nairobi county
General Mathenge, Parklands (From 9am to 5pm)
General Mathenge Drive, Mpaka Road, part of 2nd and 3rd Parklands, Eldamaravine, Suswa Road, Kusi Lane, and adjacent customers.
Kakamega county
Butere Market (From 9am to 5pm)
Butere Market, Shashiala Market, Maondo, Khomailo, Mapole, Eshishiebo Market, Emanyulia Market, and adjacent customers.
Which regions will receive heavy rainfall this week?
In other news, the Kenya Meteorological Department issued an alert about heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the country between April 15 and 21.
The rains will affect five regions and several counties, including Kakamega, Nandi, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Baringo, Machakos, Nakuru, Narok, Nyandarua, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Garissa, Kericho, Isiolo, Trans-Nzoia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Migori, and Nyamira.
Most areas will experience morning, afternoon, and night showers, with thunderstorms expected in a few locations.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
