Kisii Among 8 Counties to Experience Power Interruption on March 17, Kenya Power Announces
Nairobi – Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned electricity interruption on Monday, March 17. Several counties, including Kisii, will experience temporary blackouts as part of routine maintenance.
Why Kenya Power Plans the Outage
KPLC revealed that the power disruption aims to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply. The affected counties include Kericho, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisii, Migori, and Homa Bay in the South Nyanza and Central Rift regions. Additionally, parts of Makueni and Embu will also be impacted.
“This interruption is necessary to facilitate maintenance activities geared towards improving quality and reliability of supply in the affected areas. We regret any inconvenience that may be caused during the operation,” Kenya Power stated in a notice.
Areas Affected by the Blackout
South Nyanza and Central Rift Regions (7 AM – 5 PM)
Power supply will be interrupted in the following areas:
- Kericho & Bomet: Chemosit Market, Litein Market, Kapkatet Market, Tenwek Hospital, Kabianga University, and multiple tea factories, including James Finlays and Kapkatet Tea Factory.
- Nyamira & Kisii: Nyamira Town, Ikonge, Kebirigo, Kisii Town, Keroka, Keumbu, Suneka, and Marani.
- Migori & Homa Bay: Migori Town, Awendo, Rongo, Kehancha, Isebania, Ndhiwa, Sori, Homa Bay Town, Rangwe, Asumbi, and Rusinga Island.
Makueni County (9 AM – 5 PM)
Wote Town, Makueni General Hospital, Law Courts, Mwaani Boys & Girls, and surrounding areas will experience power interruptions.
Embu County (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Kibugu Market, Nguviu Boys & Girls, Kangethia Market, Kathangariri Tea Factory, and adjacent areas will be affected.
What Does Kenya Power Maintain?
Kenya Power technicians conduct routine line maintenance, including replacing transformers, upgrading transmission lines, and installing new infrastructure. These tasks often require temporary power shutdowns for safety reasons. However, Kenya Power has also adopted live-line maintenance, allowing technicians to service power lines without interruptions.
The company continues integrating modern technologies, such as automation, to reduce the frequency of power disruptions. Despite these advancements, scheduled maintenance remains necessary to prevent major failures and improve efficiency.
What Next for Affected Residents?
Kenya Power advises customers in affected areas to plan accordingly and use alternative power sources where possible. The company has assured the public that services will resume immediately after the scheduled maintenance.
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Kisii Among 8 Counties to Experience Power Interruption on March 17, Kenya Power Announces
