By George Ndeto,
Residents in several parts of the country are facing a day without electricity as Kenya Power initiates scheduled maintenance work today, Monday, May 4. The utility firm announced yesterday that the planned blackouts will impact specific regions within Nairobi, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, and Kirinyaga counties.
The outages, which are part of the company’s routine network upgrades, are expected to last between eight and nine hours depending on the location.
Impacted Regions and Schedules
In the capital city, Nairobi, technicians will be working along Kingara Road. Supply is expected to be cut from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., affecting Kingara Close and the immediate neighborhood.
Moving to the Rift Valley, parts of Kericho County—specifically within Litein Town—will experience disruptions starting slightly earlier at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. Impacted areas include:
- Kapsenetwet and Chemoiben
- Kabartegan and Botoni Village
- Kapminchiywet School and the environs of the former PC Cheluget.
In Uasin Gishu, the maintenance team will focus on the Kamoret and Sambut areas. Residents in Kamagut and Sunrise should expect dry taps and dark rooms between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Finally, in Kirinyaga County, a major shutdown is scheduled for the Karaini and Old Kangaita regions during the standard 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. window. This will affect local markets, schools, and the Kangaita Tea Factory.
Kenol Office Relocation Complete
The announcement comes shortly after Kenya Power successfully moved its customer service hub in Kenol Town. As of late April, operations shifted from the Shuhan Building in Kabati to a more modern facility.
The new office is now located at the Jotis Business Centre, situated near the PCEA Church in Kenol Town. The company had previously issued a notice regarding the move, thanking the public for their cooperation during the transition.
“We appreciate your patience during this period and look forward to providing enhanced services from our new location,” the company stated in a recent brief.
