Prepare for outages: KPLC announces power cuts across 11 counties tomorrow

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- Kenya Power announced scheduled outages affecting 11 counties on August 20 for maintenance purposes

- Power interruptions will occur from 8am to 6pm across various regions, including Nairobi and Kisumu

- Businesses and residents were advised to prepare for the temporary power loss during the maintenance period

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced system maintenance across 11 counties on Thursday, August 20.

The outages will begin at 9am in most regions. KPLC stated that the interruptions are necessary and in line with Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, which allows periodic interruptions to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network, to connect new customers, or to replace power lines during road construction.

Businesses and customers in the affected regions were urged to plan accordingly.

Which areas will experience power outages today?

Nairobi

Area: Langata Road, Part of South C (from 9am to 5pm)

Kabiyet Est, Civil Servants, Muslim Academy, part of Kewi, Akiba 100, Hamayuni, House of Grace, Bible Study, part of Langata Road, part of Mbagathi Road, Uhuru AP Camp, Texas Cancer Centre, Kwetu Hostel, part of Dam Est, Langata Deliverance Church, Funguo Est, White Star Academy, and Jonathan Gloag School.

Kisumu

Area: Katungu (from 9am to 4pm)

Gatungu Primary School, Kencel Towers, and Gatungu Market.

Area: Opepo (from 8am to 4pm)

Kisumu Concrete, Ndugu Transport, Marago, and Opepo.

Nakuru

Area: Njoro Egerton (from 9am to 5pm)

Egerton Sacco, Egerton University, Kenya Highlands, Bliss Flora, Sojamini Flowers, Part of Nesuiti, Beeston, Mwigito, Egerton Center, Fontana, Kihingo, Stoo Mbili, Mauche, Fina Flora, Kaptich, Piave, Bagaria, and Pwani.

Kiambu

Area: Sigona, Zambezi, Mugumoini (from 9am to 5pm)

Nderi, KARI, Muguga, KETRI, Mugumoini, Kamangu, Kamangu S/Centre, and Runana.

Area: Hamundia, Ndarasha (from 9am to 5pm)

Hamundia Dispensary, Jabesu, Ndururumo, Ngoma Tupu, Karia, Kwa Tom, Chaka, Kwa Muya, Ndarasha Mke, St. Paul Ndarasha, Mathitima, and Munyaka.

Laikipia

Area: Chumvi, Doldo (from 8am to 5pm)

Chumvi, Olkinyei, Kiwanja Ndege, Doldo Boys Secondary School, Doldo Market, Picha, Ilporei, Kimanju, Ewaso, Ndugu za Nguni, and Oldonyiro.

Nyeri

Area: Solio Ranch, Solio Lodge (from 9am to 5pm)

Solio Managers Office, Solio Ranch Pump, Solio Ranch Workshop, Solio Spray Rice, and DOD Transmitter.

Area: Ihururu, Nyamakuyu (from 9am to 5pm)

Ihururu Village, PCEA Nyamakuyu, Nyamakuyu Village, and Nyamakuyu Tea Buying Centre.

Area: Gathungururu, Tambaya (from 9am to 5pm)

Gathungururu Girls, Kanunga Boster, Tambaya Market, Tambaya Boys, Gatura Market, Kiawamururu Market, Migombaini, Ningaini Dispensary, Kaheti Boys, and Rev Muhoro School for the Deaf.

Nandi

Area: Siwo, Choimim Tea Factory (from 9.30am to 6pm)

Choimim T/Factory, Siwo Secondary School, Rehema Academy, and Siwo Market.

Uasin Gishu

Area: Kosachei, Manzini (from 8am to 5pm)

Kosachei, Maanzini, Waitaluk, Kapkong, and Tumaini.

Kwale

Area: Mvindeni, Kona Musa (from 9am to 5pm)

Mvindeni, Mascrape, Kona Musa, Ibiza, Bongwe, and Diani Police.

Taita Taveta

Area: Godoma, Timbila, Kwa Kang’ero (from 9am to 5pm)

The whole of Godoma, Kwa Mnengwa, Timbila kwa Matano, Kwa Kang’ero, and Kwa Marissa

Kilifi

Area: Kakuyuni, Ganda, Marafa, Mambrui (from 9am to 5pm)

Mayiwani Prima, Kakuyuni, Ganda, Mambrui, Karibuni Vilas, KBC, GOTV, Kagombani, Marafa Town, Wakala, Garashi, Dakacha, Masindeni, Majengo Marafa Hospital, DCC Office Marafa, and Wakala.

KPLC employee arrested over alleged KSh 50k bribery

In other news, Kennedy Wambani, a KPLC employee based in Mbale, Vihiga county, was arrested and charged for allegedly demanding a KSh 50,000 bribe.

The incident came to light after God's Vision for Africa reported the allegations to EACC detectives, prompting an investigation.

He was arrested while receiving KSh 20,000, money believed to be part of the bribe. Wambani was arraigned and freed on KSh 200,000 cash bail and a surety of a similar amount.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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