KPLC Warns of Scheduled Power Outages Across 6 Counties on Tuesday, March 10

KPLC announced power outages to several counties. Photo: KPLC.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power interruptions in parts of six counties on Tuesday, March 10.

The utility company cited maintenance, upgrades, and new customer connections as the reason for the outages.

According to KPLC, the temporary blackouts are essential for maintaining and stabilising power lines to ensure reliable electricity for homes and businesses.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare, as interruptions could last between four and nine hours.

Which counties won't have power on Tuesday, March 10?

Counties affected include: Nairobi, Isiolo, Laikipia, Baringo, Machakos, and Murang’a.

Areas and schedules:

Laikipia

Timau, Ngusishi (8 am–5 pm): Timau Market, Ngusishi Market, Kwa Nganga Market, Siraj Farm, Batian Farm, Big Flower Farm, Lolmalik Farm, Maritati Market, River Side, Kiambogo Market, Ethi Market, Ngara Ndare Market, Oldonyo Farm, Kirinyaga Seeds, Master Mind Farm, Timau River Lodge, Kiguru Market.

Kiruri Market, Karurumo (9 am–5 pm): Kiruri Market, Gathaithi Market, Karurumo Market, Mununga High School, Ichichi Market, Karura Primary School.

Isiolo

Maili Nane, Kambi Garba (9 am–5 pm): Maili Nane, Kisimani, Soi, Maili Saba, Mili Tano, Rangelands, Royal Acacia, Baraka Farm, Mailitatu, Meru Woods, Mega Quarry, Kambi Garba, Mabatini, El Boran, Archer's Post, Sarova Shamba, Kalama, Lengusaka, Lerata, Wamba Town, Swari, Lolokwe.

Murang’a

Kiruri Market (9 am–5 pm): Kiruri Market, Gathaithi Market, Karurumo Market, Mununga High School, Ichichi Market, Karura Primary School.

Machakos

Kangundo Road, from Joska to Nguluni (9 am–5 pm): Joska, Mutalia, Kware, Malaa, Kantafu, KBC, Koma, Sunshine, Kenanie Leather Industries, Bridgan, Ngalaya, Kwa Makau, Quickmart Joska, Kaseveni, Itere Road, Nimrod, Nguluni, and all quarries and crushers at Muusini.

Nairobi

Huruma (9 am–1 pm): Part of Juja Road and Huruma.

Riruta, Waithaka (9 am–5 pm): Part of Naivasha Road, Gathodeki, Naivasha Road Flats, St. John Catholic Riruta, Precious Blood Riruta, part of Ngina Road, Kawangware Timber Yard, Kawangware Law Courts, Kawangware DCC, Kawangware KBS, Kawangware 46, Kawangware Market, part of Kinyanjui Road, Ndurarua Primary School, Ndwaru Road, Kikuyu Road, Samwest, Nembu Primary School, Nembu Girls, Jerusalem, DO’s Office Waithaka, Mukarara Primary School, Dagoretti High School, Maono Village, Nairobi Women’s Hospital College.

Baringo

Timboroa (9 am–4 pm): KBC, Timboroa Township, Boito, Muchorwe Market, Chagaiya, Subukia, Hill-T, Wambare Sawmill, Mugumoini, Tendeno.

KPLC urged affected residents and businesses to make the necessary arrangements to minimise inconvenience during these scheduled outages.