Total Blackout Hits Nairobi, Bungoma and Kisii Counties - Here's What You Need to Know

Kenya Power has announced a planned power maintenance schedule that is set to affect several areas in Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kisii counties on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The scheduled maintenance work is aimed at upgrading the network and performing routine system checks to ensure a more efficient and reliable power supply.

According to the announcement, the power interruption will affect various parts of the mentioned counties, with the specific areas and times listed below. Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to minimize disruptions during the scheduled maintenance period.

Areas to be affected in Nairobi County include part of Muthaiga, with the maintenance work scheduled to start at 9:00 A.M. and end at a yet-to-be-confirmed time. Residents in the area are advised to plan for alternative power sources, such as generators, and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their appliances.

In addition to Nairobi, parts of Bungoma and Kisii counties will also experience power outages on the same day. The specific areas and times will be announced separately, and residents in these areas are advised to stay tuned to local news and updates from Kenya Power for the latest information.

The planned maintenance work is a necessary step towards ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the power supply in the affected areas. Kenya Power has assured residents that the work will be carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible, with the goal of minimizing disruptions to daily life and business operations.