Kenya Power workers install a brand new transformer at Kiawaihiga shopping centre after vandalism of the former one on April 6, 2022. Image: Alice Waither
- Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nyeri and Kiambu.
- Areas to be affected in Nairobi include Ridgeways Lane, Castle Gardens, Garden Estate Academy, Rubies Garden Estate, Samaki Drive and Mountain Mall.
Image: Alice Waithera
Kenya Power has issued a public notice listing areas scheduled to experience power supply interruption on Wednesday.
The company said the interruption will be effected between 8am and 5pm in select areas in the counties.
Kenya Power said the interruption is to faciliate network maintenance.
Counties to be affected include Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nyeri and Kiambu.
Nairobi
Areas to be affected in Nairobi include Ridgeways Lane, Castle Gardens, Garden Estate Academy, Rubies Garden Estate, Samaki Drive, Mountain Mall, Blue Springs, Quiver Lounge, Homeland and adjacent customers.
Uasin Gishu
Areas to be affected in Uasin Gishu include the whole of Moi University Main Campus, Talai Estate, Cheboigwa, Tulop Village and adjacent customers.
Busia
In Busia, customers within Lubiri, Khungukhungu, Mundika, Budokomi, Matayos, Igero, Nambale Boys, Siekunya, Busidibu, Okoa Market, Lung'a, Makobio, Sigwata, Mujuru, Nasewa, Nasewa, Buyama and Lung'a Fisheries will be affected.
Kisii
Areas in Kisii county to go without power during the stated period include Nyabururu Complex, Matoke and adjacent customers.
Migori
In Migori, Kenya Power said residents and businesses around Uriri, Kamsaki, Koigo, Bware, Kisangura, Kolwal, Kakrao, God Jope, Oyani, Ugari, Warisia, Stellah, Magongo, Rayudhi, Nyasare, Chamkombe, Pinnacle Plaza, Kimadui and adjacent customers should brace for the 8-5 power outage.
Homa Bay
Areas to be affected in Homa Bay county include Denis Obara Secondary School, Orera Primary School, Ramula Market, Ramula Sub-County Hospital and Ramula Subcounty Offices.
Others are Ramba Market, KANU Market, Mawego Complex Nad, Lida Market, Ongilo Primary School, Odino Dispensary, Akwara Market and Bware Secondary School.
Nyeri
In Nyeri, those around Blue Line, Kakuret, KWS Mt Kenya, Kamburaini, Kiriakor, Soweto, Naromoru Girls, Judea, Meere, Lusoi, Warazo, Ndathi, Mapema, Munyu Aguthi, Gitinga and adjacent customers will be hit by the scheduled power interuption.
Kiambu
Finally, several parts of Kiambu county inlcuing part of Ruaka Town, Gertrude's Ruaka, Gacharage Primary, Joyland, Decimo and adjacent customers will also be affected. By PERPETUA ETYANG, The Star
