KPLC Warns of Power Outages in Eight Counties on Wednesday, March 11

Kenya Power warned of planned power outages in 89 counties. Photo: Handout.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled maintenance that will cause temporary power interruptions in parts of eight counties on Wednesday, March 11.

The outages are expected to last between four and eight hours, depending on the area.

According to the utility man, the interruptions are necessary to carry out maintenance, upgrade power lines, replace ageing infrastructure, and connect new customers. Residents are urged to plan ahead to minimise disruptions.

Counties and Areas Affected

Nairobi

• Parklands (9 am–1 pm): Laxcon, Kongonis, St. Francis Church, Ojijo Road, Wambugu Road, Chiromo Road, Muthithi Road

• Kilimani & Ngong Road (9 am–5 pm): Part of Ngong Road, Muchai Drive, Coptic Hospital, China Centre, Kabarnet Road, School of Nursing, City Oil, National Oil, Uchumi, Ngong Road Hotel, Bishop Magua, part of Kindaruma, China City

  
  

Uasin Gishu (9 am–5 pm)

• Kesses, Chorowet, Lelmokwo, Lelmolok, Ketiplong, Ngecheck, Kampnyamisa, Lelboinet, Ngeria Girls, Koros Secondary School, Tegut, Kapng’etuny, Ndupeneti, Belekenya

  
  

Nyeri (9 am–5 pm)

• Rititi Market, Gatunganga Market, Cheru Village, Kianjogu Village, Kianjogu C/Factory, Thaithi Market, Mahiga Springs Village, Gatiko Village, Kinguku, Ngaini Market, Rathithi Village, Kahira-ini C/Factory, Gatunai Village, Mukanyaritho Village, Maganjo Village, Maganjo Secondary School, Chieni Mikundi Market, Hiriga Secondary School, Manorero Village, Safaricom and Airtel Boosters

  
  

Machakos (9 am–5 pm)

• Namanga Road: Alliance Concrete

• Kathiani: Collage Road, Kwanthanza, Sweet Waters, Mumbuni, Mutituni, Mua, Kyasila, Muthwani, Scott University, Kusyomomo, Kaviani, Nzaikoni, Kathiani, Ngoleni, Kauti, Mitaboni, Kenol, Masokani

Bungoma

• Nzoia Sugar Factory (9 am–5 pm): Nzoia Sugar Factory, Nzoia Sudi, Bukembe, Machinjoni

• Nalondo Market (9 am–3 pm): Nalondo Market, Kisiwa Market, Lurende Market & School, Kisiwa Technical School

Kakamega (9 am–5 pm)

• Lutaso Market, Navakholo Market, Chebuyusi Secondary School, Khalanda Market, Ingotse Secondary School, Lwahupa, Matoi Market, Buheri Waybridge, Malaha Market

  
  

Kisumu (8am–5pm)

• Koru Market, Koru Mission Hospital, Kotetni, Kapkoros Factory

Kiambu (9am–5pm)

• St. Linda, Gatong’ora, Mutonya, Gwa Kairu, Riverside, Thome, part of Bypass, Miti Kenda, Karuguru, Mashinani, Kiratina Village, Kiratina Primary School, Bypass Corner section, Mutonya Dispensary, Kwa China, Sewage, Kwihota, Gituamba Water Project

KPLC advised residents and businesses in the affected areas to plan for the interruptions, especially for activities that require continuous electricity.