Kenya Power: 11 counties scheduled for power outage

Kenya Power has said 11 counties will experience a power outage for eight hours on Tuesday.

A statement released on Monday said counties that will be affected by the electricity interruptions from 9am include sections of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu and Nakuru counties.

Others include Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Isiolo, Kwale and Kilifi counties.

In Nairobi, the following areas will be without power until 5pm on Tuesday: Oloitoktok Road, Makueni Road, Mararo Road, Ole Dume Road, Riara Road, parts of Argwings Kodhek as well as Riara and Makini schools.

A section of Ngong Road will also be without power as will Mash Park Hotel, Marakwet Road, Muringa Road, Kilimani Road, Ndemi Road, Green House Mall, Nairobi Womens Hospital, Adams Arcade and adjacent customers.

Kenya Power said the notice was issued on the company’s website last week.

Kibiku Estate along the Eastern bypass will also be without electricity from 9am till 5pm on Tuesday.

Companies listed on the Kenya Power statement that will also be affected include Kenya Builders, Twiga Construction, Kayole Construction, Samji Ramji Construction, National Construction, Kay Construction and National Construction.

Other schools mentioned are Elimika Primary School, Boston Boys School, Immaculate Primary School and Bright Light Academy.

Good evening, These areas are affected by Planned power Interruptions Tomorrow, 7th August 2018: ^BT pic.twitter.com/ABhve4ZpuI

— Kenya Power (@KenyaPower_Care) August 6, 2018