The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned power outages in several areas across six counties, including Nairobi, set to take place on Tuesday, January 28. According to the notice shared by KPLC, the interruptions are necessary to facilitate maintenance work, which will begin at 9 a.m. Some regions are expected to experience power outages lasting up to nine hours.
Why Power Maintenance is Important
KPLC explained that the scheduled maintenance is essential to upgrade power lines, connect new customers to the grid, or replace infrastructure affected by road construction projects. These periodic upgrades are aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of power supply to customers.
In an official notice published on its website, KPLC stated:
“Notice is hereby given under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules that electricity supply will be interrupted as outlined below. These interruptions are necessary to facilitate network maintenance and upgrades, connect new customers, or replace lines during roadworks.”
Affected Counties and Areas
Below is a detailed breakdown of the areas set to experience power interruptions:
1. Nairobi County
- Part of Ruaraka (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Kasarani Stadium, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources, Little Sisters, Safaricom Data Centre, Conso/Central Glass Company, and nearby regions. - Part of Lang’ata and Karen (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: St. Thomas Seminary, Magadi Road, Bogani East Road, Park View, Simba Hill, Kisembe, Safe Park, Kipevu, Banda, Ndorobo, Catholic University, KWS, Lang’ata Barracks, Jambo Estate, Phenom Estate, Phenom Park, Doroty Park, Daisy Park, Carnivore, Muiri Lane, Ngei 1 & 2, Royal Park, and adjacent areas. - Part of Kibera (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Soweto Academy, Olympic Estate, Gatwekera, SOFCO, Karanja Road, Fort Jesus, Makina, Raila Estate, and surrounding neighborhoods.
2. Nyeri County
- Sagana State Lodge and Iruri Market (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Sagana State Lodge, Kiganjo Fisheries, Karandi Market, Mutaga Market, Sagana Village, and adjacent locations. - Karunda and Mbiriri (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Muthinga, Gichira, Kaigonde, Kangubiri, Gaki, Gachima, and neighboring areas.
3. Embu County
- Part of Embu Town (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Areas: Embe College, Kanjuru Estate, Kenshar Hardware, Irangi Food Processing, Dallas Estate, Embu PGH, County Government Offices, and surrounding regions.
4. Kiambu County
- Kiganjo Road and Motomo (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Banana Market, Karuri Market, Karuri Hospital, Muthurwa School, Mother Mercy Church, Ndenderu Market, and adjacent areas.
5. Mombasa County
- Tudor (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Technical University of Mombasa, Tudor Sub-County Hospital, Rasini Road, Tudor Mwisho, Nyumba Ya Wazee, and nearby locations.
6. Kwale County
- Galu Kinindo (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Areas: Lantana Galu, Diani Beach Park, Pinewood, Chale, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Protests by Kenyatta University Students Over Prolonged Blackout
On Monday, January 27, students from Kenyatta University staged demonstrations along the Thika Superhighway to protest a week-long power outage in one of the campus hostels. Transport activities were significantly disrupted near the Kahawa area as the students erected barricades and lit fires on the road.
Glen Karani, the president of the Kenyatta University Students Association, criticized the authorities for failing to resolve the matter despite an earlier ultimatum. He emphasized the students’ frustration over the prolonged delay in restoring electricity.
Videos shared on social media show chaotic scenes as commuters were stranded due to blocked roads. Authorities have yet to issue a statement addressing the concerns raised by the protesting students.
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