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KPLC Announces Scheduled Power Interruption In 2 Counties

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Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power interruption in parts of Kiambu and Laikipia counties on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The outage is part of routine maintenance and will affect customers from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

In Kiambu County, the affected areas include parts of Mataara and Gachege. Specifically, the following areas will be without power during the specified timeframe:

  • Gitumba market
  • Mataara & Ndarugu Tea Factory
  • Maraara primary school and dispensary
  • Gaitete market
  • Gacharanye market
  • Ituramiro market
  • Gitwe market
  • Goke market
  • Gachege market
  • Kamynyaka market
  • Kanyoni market
  • Ndiko market
  • Kaithere market
  • Mundoro market
  • Kagunyi market
  • Ndondo market

Customers in adjacent areas may also experience power disruptions.

Kenya Power encourages customers to use the link http://bit.ly/31u4jY4 to access a detailed list of affected areas and schedules. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

KPLC Announces Planned Power Interruptions In 3 Counties

Posted on by Dennis Elnino

Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in three counties on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The affected areas are:

  • Busia: Maseno village, Korinda prisons staff quarters, Kisumu Ndogo, Bugengi, Miriae village, Okiludi, St Peters’ Ojamong, Okatikoko, Otimong’, Pasama Village, Asyriam, Crown City, Corner Point, Apegei market, Osasamet, Ong’aroi, Aterait, Keng’atuny, Obekai, Alakara, Montessori and adjacent customers.
  • Kisii: Part of Keroka Town, Gesusu market, Rianyoka, Masimba and adjacent customers.
  • Kilifi: Total Amkeni, Jallaram Plastics, My Pasta, Kikambala Posta, Baharini Primary, Kitchen, King, Mzuri II, Part of Elsek estate, Kadzengo, Mega Couture, part of Pwani oil, Pride Industries, Afriware EPZ, Msumarini Madrassa, Madina and adjacent customers.

The power outages will start at 9 am and end at 5 pm. Kenya Power apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

Kenya Power Announces Power Interruptions in Five Counties on Wednesday

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Kenya Power announced on [date] that there will be power interruptions in five counties on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The affected counties are Nakuru, Nandi, Siaya, Kwale, and Kisii.

The power interruptions will occur at different times of the day in different counties.

In Nakuru, the following areas will be affected from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM:

  • Kabarak Home Upper
  • Mangu
  • Aberdare
  • Mangu mastoo
  • Maraga residence
  • Ngata Kaptich
  • Kirobon AGC
  • Verovian

In Nandi, the following areas will be affected from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM:

  • Kapsabet Town
  • Baraton
  • KCC Lessos
  • Kapnyeberai
  • Kilibwoni
  • Arwos
  • Kapsabet Town
  • Kamobo
  • Kapkangani
  • Kaimosi
  • Koibarak
  • Chepterit
  • Mosoriot
  • Tulon
  • Itigo
  • Mutwot
  • Baraton
  • Kipchabo
  • Kaptel
  • Talai
  • Kipsigak
  • Chemomi
  • Mugundoi
  • Kaptumo
  • Chepkongony

In Siaya, the following areas will be affected from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM:

  • Rabango
  • Ulafu Nyalgunga
  • Umala
  • Nyamila
  • Bar Kodhiambo
  • Ngiya High School and Market
  • Nyagondo Market
  • Wagai Market
  • Kodelo
  • Akala Road

In Kisii, the following areas will be affected from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM:

  • Daraja Mbili
  • Embonga Hotel
  • Bongo Hospital
  • LEE Hotel
  • Kisii Junction Hotel
  • Nyamataro
  • Kiamwas
  • Nyakoe Hotel
  • Nyakoe Market
  • Keaoge Girls
  • Mosocho
  • Riotoigo
  • Matieko
  • Ongich Sec Sch
  • Ruga Market
  • Nyakoe Quarry

In Kwale, the following areas will be affected from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM:

  • Msambweni Referral Hospital
  • Majoreni
  • Vanga
  • Lunga Lunga
  • Shimoni
  • Shimba Hills
  • Milalani
  • Kikoneni
  • Sawasawa Beach
  • Msambweni Beach

Kenya Power apologizes for any inconvenience the power interruptions may cause.

Kenya Power to Interrupt Power Supply in Seven Counties on Tuesday

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Kenya Power has announced that there will be power interruptions in seven counties on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The affected counties are Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kisii, Uasin Gishu, Homa Bay, and Mombasa.

The power interruptions will occur at different times of the day in different counties. The following are the specific areas and times that will be affected:

Nairobi

  • Part of Waiyaki Way, Delta Office Suites Karlo, Total near ABC Place, White House East, ABC Place, Manyani, Part of James Gichuru, Kabete Barracks – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Parts of Lang’ata, GK Prisons, St. Mary’s Hospital, Lang;’ata DOG Unit, Lang’ata Police Stn, Lang’ata Hospital, Otiende East, Ngei East, Southern Bypass, Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata High School and Onyonka East – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Nakuru

  • Lomolo, Alphega, Soin Hospital, Lomolo Sisal Factory, Alphega Sisal Factory, Kipkitur, Mugurin, Emsos, Lake Bogoria, Majani Mingi, Sinendet IDP – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Nyandarua

  • Whole of Gillette, Magomano, Ziara Dairy, Laurel Flowers, Rironi, Wanjohi, Geta Bush, Mubau, Magomano, Miti Itano and adjacent areas – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Kisii

  • Kiamokama, Kiamokama T/Fact, Keumbu, Nyanturago, Masimba, Nyabisabo, Nyamache, Igare, Emenwa, Nyamache T/Fact and adjacent customers – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Uasin Gishu

  • Parts of Uasin Gishu County to have power interruptions include Chemororoch, Mobet, Tarakwa, Sinendet and adjacent customers – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Homa Bay

  • Nyakongo, Oyuma, Kimira, Ngeta, Pala, Pala Prisons, Sombre, Doho Beach, Mainunga, Beach, Nyangwete, Arose, Kasibosi, Nyaora Dis, Kanam and Chula – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Mombasa

  • Mataa ya Ndege, Safaricom Booster, Mguu Tatu, Maumau Village, Colorado and adjacent customers – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Kenya Power has apologized for any inconvenience the power interruptions may cause. The company says the interruptions are necessary to carry out routine maintenance and improvement works on the electricity network.

KPLC: Locations without electricity today and tomorrow

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Power outages are scheduled to affect several areas in five counties of Kenya on Tuesday, October 17, from 3:00 AM to 5:00 PM, according to a notice issued by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Monday evening.

The affected counties are Kiambu, Kajiado, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Mombasa.

In Kiambu County, parts of Ting’ang’a and Ngemwa will be without power between 3:00 AM and 5:00 PM, while parts of Muthiga and Magana will be affected between 2:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

In Kajiado County, parts of Ngong and Kibiko will be affected between 3:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Part of Bombolulu Street in Mombasa County will also be affected by the power cut.

In Nyeri County, parts of Ichamara, Ngoru, Kiganjo, and Kirichu will lack electricity between 2:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Part of the town of Kutus and the area of KTI University will be affected by power cuts between 3:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

KPLC has not provided a reason for the power outages, but it is likely that they are related to maintenance or repair work on the electricity grid.

Customers in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements to minimize the disruption to their activities.

Kenya Power to Interrupt Power Supply in Nine Counties on Thursday

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Kenya Power has announced that nine counties will experience power outages on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The affected counties are Nairobi, Machakos, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Nyeri, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga.

Nairobi

  • Areas affected: Lower Kabete Rd, Farasi Lane, KSG, Part of Ngecha Rd, Saunders CI, Mwimuto, NSSF Kitisuru, Tate Close, Forward Close, and adjacent areas
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Trans Nzoia

  • Areas affected: Kiminini, Sikhendu, Ndalu, Brigidia, Soysambu, Tongaren, Mltoto, Minyali, Kikwamet, Wehonya, Kabuyefwe, Babton, Matunda Roadblock, Sabata, Namunyiri, West Kenya Sugar Water Pump, and adjacent areas
  • Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Machakos

  • Areas affected: Kalima, Kathel, Kiasa, Kyumbi Sec, Dima, Lower Kalimani, Inspector Mwala, and adjacent areas
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kisumu

  • Areas affected: Muhoroni Town, Agro-Chemical Lagoon, Nyayo, Koru County Club, Kandiege, Kotetni, Kapkoro, Mariwa, and adjacent areas
  • Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Vihiga

  • Areas affected: Radio Anyole, Radio Samaritan, Ilonje, Ebulondi, Ebukolo, Embali Police station, Esibakala, Emmabwi, Hon Marende Water Plant, and areas close to them
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kakamega

  • Areas affected: West Kenya Sugar, Kalenda, Malava, Shandereme, Kambiri, Kambi Mwanza, Musaga Mkt, Samurai, Shemberere, TTI, and adjacent customers
  • Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Nyeri

  • Areas affected: Ihwagi, Giakaibei, Gikumbo, and adjacent locations
  • Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Kirinyaga

  • Areas affected: Makutano, PI, Mutithi
  • Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Kiambu

  • Areas affected: Gatuanyaga, Kisii Estate, and their adjacent locations
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kenya Power has apologized for any inconvenience the power outages may cause and has advised customers to make necessary arrangements.

Four counties to experience power interruptions on Wednesday

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Kenya Power has announced that there will be power interruptions in four counties on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The affected counties are Nairobi, Bomet, Trans Nzoia, and Nyeri.

Nairobi

  • Areas affected: Parts of Runda, Woodvale Drive, Mugumo Drive, and parts of Ruaka Road
  • Time: 9 am to 5 pm

Trans Nzoia

  • Areas affected: Gumo farm and Elgon tea areas
  • Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Nyeri

  • Areas affected: Ndima and Kiaruhiu areas
  • Time: 9 am to 4 pm

Bomet

  • Areas affected: Chebunyo, Emarti, and Kaboson areas
  • Time: 9 am to 4 pm

Kenya Power has advised customers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements.

Areas KPLC announces power outages in

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Kenya Power has announced a power shutdown in select areas of Nairobi on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The affected areas include:

  • Githurai 45
  • Co-op Bank
  • Naivas
  • Kingdom Sacco
  • Mt. Kenya
  • Kimbo
  • Mwana Mukia
  • Clanne Academy
  • Kassmatt
  • Foundation Junior
  • KWA DO
  • Mukinye
  • Army Barracks
  • Sukari B
  • Mwiki School
  • Kimbo Police
  • Part of Mwihoko
  • Farmers Choice
  • Part of Clay City
  • Adjacent customers

Kenya Power has also announced the commencement of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to clear the electricity meter connection backlog. The RRI aims to connect over 320,000 customers within 90 days. Currently, total pending new connections stand at 236,924.

On Thursday, KPLC announces power outages in 8 counties.

Posted on by Ozymandias

Kenya Power has announced power interruptions in eight counties on Thursday. The counties are Nairobi, Kilifi, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Kisumu, Migori, Embu, Isiolo, and Kiambu.

The interruptions will happen at diverse times of the day and in specific areas.

Here is a summary of the power interruptions:

Nairobi

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Muthaiga Road, Muthaiga Crescent, Naivasha Avenue, Tchui, Serengeti, Mutundu Road, Mua Park, Gertrude Hospital, Saika, Umoja 3, parts of Kangundo Road, Obama, KPCU, Silanga, Slaughter House, Maili Saba, and Kayole Junction.
  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Coca-Cola, Supa Loaf, Kamongo Waste Paper, Part of Umoja 3, Wilson Airport, Moi Educational Centre, School of the Blind, Deep West, Kogo Flats, Jonathan Ngeno, Weston Hotel, Uchumi Langata, Dam Esta, Uhuru Gardens, Deliverance Church, and other areas.

Kilifi

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Simakeni, Kaliangombe, Kokotoni Centre, Corrugated, Iron Africa, Jimba Village, Jimba Secondary, Boyani Village, Kaoyeni Primary, and Ngafeni.

Trans Nzoia and West Pokot

  • 9.00 am to 3.00 pm: Kapenguria, Maili Saba, West Pokot, Makunga, Bakhita, Goseta, Emoru, Taito, Maili Saba, Milima, Aruba, Kesogon, Kimeloi, Kaisagat, Kapsara, Chebarus, Kabolet, Makoi, Chisare, Ngonyek, Minex, Sibanga, Sirwo Resort, Namba Nne, Kirita, Sitatunga, Cooperative, Marura, Mukuyu, Bwayi, Makhonge, Mutua, and other areas.

Kisumu

  • 9.00 am to 3.00 pm: Ober Kamoth, Paga Beach, Ujenzi Quarry, Obambo, Lisuka, Sabako, Usare, Ogal Beach, Kaloka Beach, Chuth Ber, Kabibi Mt, Osiri, and Uradi.

Migori

  • 9.00 am to 3.00 pm: Onjele Hospital, Ragana, Kenya Relief, Kowino, Karamu, Kugisingi, Ngisiru, Moheto, Mabera, Motemorabu, Kubweye Secondary, Komomwamu, Nyabohanse, Isibania Boys, KCB Isibania, KRA Isibania, and Nuru Isibania.

Embu

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Gatondo C/Fact, Kiamuringa Market, Kavingori Dispensary, Muchonoke Mkt, Muinganania, Mukunguru Market, Mukunguru Sch, Siakago Hospital, Siakago Market, Siakago Boys, Siakago Girls, Siakago DO’s, Riandu Market, Minuri Market, and Kanyaga Market.

Isiolo

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Part of Red Cross, Isiolo Catholic, Kambi ya Juu, Sweet Waters, Kulamawe, Whole of Isiolo Town, Commercial Banks, KPLC Offices, Judiciary, Ardhi House, Isiolo Police, IEBC Offices, Office of the Ombudsman, County Public Service, EACC Offices, Municipal Offices, Downtown, 101 Supermarkets, Mum’s, Bomen Hotel, Isiolo Referral Hosp, KMTC, Checheles, and Tuluroba.

Kiambu

  • 9.00 am to 5.00 pm: Kabuku Water, Potatoes Research, Red Hill Heights, Red Hill Villas, Zerenity, Mulango Farm, Wet Farm, Thingati, Sovereign Suits, Kwaheri Road, Part of Thindigua, Paradise Lost, Runda Palms, Mushroom Est, Delta Petrol Stn, and Windsor Heights.

Kenya Power has apologized for the inconvenience and asked customers to make the necessary arrangements.

Kenya Power Announces Power Interruptions in Five Regions on Tuesday

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Kenya Power has announced that five regions will experience power interruptions on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The affected regions are Nairobi, North Eastern, South Nyanza, Mt Kenya, and Coast.

The power interruptions will occur at different times in each region. In Nairobi, the affected areas include parts of Umoja, Mwangaza School, Busara School, Peter Kibukosya School, Busara School, Umoja 2 Market 1 and 2, Twinkid School, Rosslyn Lone Tree, Nyari West, Ruaka Groove, Riviera Mall, Gachie, and the Embassy of Switzerland. The power interruption in these areas will be from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

In Kiambu, the affected areas include Sigona, Zambezi, Nderi, KEFRI, KARI, KEPHIS, Rumwe, Kamangu, Runana, Ting’ang’a Market, Ngemwa, St. Joseph the Worker, Gituamba, Ngemwa Police, and Ting’ang’a. The power interruption in these areas will also be from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

In Migori, the affected areas include Kakrao, Rayudhi, Kisugunua, God Jope, Got Kachola, and Mwisho wa Lami. The power interruption in these areas will be from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

In Homa Bay, the affected areas include Gogo Katuma, Wiobiero Primary School, and Minambo Dispensary. The power interruption in these areas will be from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

In Embu, the affected areas include Don Bosco Melino Felice Mission, Embu Airstrip, Don Bosco Girls and Boys, Rianjeru, Embu Mbleere Hospice, Mashariki Rubber, Yonder Farm, and Kabage Cooling Plant. The power interruption in these areas will also be from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

In Kilifi, the affected areas include North Coast Beach Hotel, Royal Reserve, Gurdum Villa, Salama Beach, Mwendo wa Panya, Ndodo, St. Mathew’s, Kanamai, Timboni, Safi Sana Limited, Barani, Rembo Apts, Kariuki, Charity People, Mwavitswa, Toto Dogo, Barani, EPZ, Mombasa Apparel, My Pasta, Mega Apparel, and Mwananchi Bakery. The power interruption in these areas will also be from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Kenya Power has apologized for any inconvenience the power interruptions may cause.

Kenya Power to conduct planned power outages in 8 counties on Tuesday

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Kenya Power has announced that it will be conducting planned power outages in eight counties on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The outages will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The affected counties are Nairobi, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Migori, Meru, Embu, Kiambu, and Mombasa.

The following are the specific areas that will be affected:

  • In Nairobi, the affected areas include Kangemi, parts of Waiyaki Way, Sodom, Kinda school, and Nairobi water.
  • In Nakuru, the affected areas include the whole of the White House and Kiti Date, the whole of Blankets, and Kiratina.
  • In Trans Nzoia, the affected areas include Maili Saba, Sibanga, Makunga, and Kipsaina.
  • In Migori county, the affected areas include Nyamarambe, Riosiri, Emesa village, and parts of Tabaka.
  • In Meru county, the affected areas include Maua town, Athi Kiegoi, Nyambene Hospital, Luluma, and Methodist Hospital.
  • In Embu, the affected areas include Masinga, Sogea, Kamukunzi, Mukusu, Masinga boy and girls secondary schools, and Msingini.
  • In Kiambu, the affected areas include Tola, Bob Harris, Whole of Tula, Kiahuria, Ndarungo, and Metro.
  • In Mombasa, the affected areas include Nyali, Bamburi, Masjid Noor, Murji Farm, Mwembelegeza, and Kisumu Ndogo.

Kenya Power says that the outages are necessary for network maintenance. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

Customers are advised to take precautionary measures such as switching off sensitive appliances before the outages begin. They are also advised to stay safe and avoid touching any electrical wires or equipment.

Kenya Power to Disconnect Power in Four Counties on Friday for Routine Maintenance

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Kenya Power will be disconnecting power in four counties on Friday, August 25, 2023, for routine maintenance. The affected counties are Nairobi, Kiambu, Trans Nzoia, and Kilifi.

In Nairobi, the affected areas are Kaloleni estate, including Kaloleni Social Hall, St John’s Secondary School, and adjacent customers.

In Kiambu, the affected areas are Kinoo, Muthiga, Baraniki, Kinoo Market, Gaitumbi, and adjacent customers.

In Trans Nzoia, the affected areas are Matunda and Moi’s Bridge, Chukura, Kona Mbaya, Nzoia, Binyenya, Mburur, and adjacent customers.

In Kilifi, the affected areas are Vipingo, Mariashani, Utalii College, Vipingo Health Center, Vipingo Trading Center, Vipingo Makaburini, Palm Ridge, Awali Estate, Shariani, Madrassa, Shariani Primary School, Shariani Center, Kuruwitu Road, Vipingo Ridge Bridge, Buxton Kinuni, Kuruwitu Michikichi, Shariani Pope, and adjacent customers.

The power will be disconnected from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kenya Power apologizes for any inconvenience caused and asks customers to bear with them during this time.

The power interruptions are necessary to ensure the reliability and safety of the electricity distribution network. Kenya Power regularly conducts maintenance on its network to prevent outages and improve service quality.

Customers can contact Kenya Power’s customer care number 020-2221999 for more information.

Three Counties to Experience Power Outage on Friday

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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that three counties will experience a power outage on Friday, August 4, 2023. The outage is expected to last for more than eight hours and is part of routine network maintenance.

The affected counties are Homabay, Nyeri, and Kilifi. In Homabay, the affected areas include Rangwe, Oneno, Omoya, Ndiru, Manyatta, Onyege, Onjonyo, Imbo Ogande, Kabunde Airstrip, Dr Mbai, Bishop Ochiel Otaro Secondary School, Masakla Primary School, and Onyenge. Other places within the same county include Oluso Secondary School, Namba Nyokai, and adjacent customers.

In Nyeri, the affected areas are Chinga, Ruruguti, and Kariko. More places within Nyeri County that the power blackout will hit include St Thomas Primary School, Othaya Girls’, Munani Estate, Gitundu Village, Chinga Tea Factory, Demka Diaries, Gathambari TBC, Gathanji Market, Chinga Girls High School, Chinga Boys High School, Kianguru Village, Gicici Market, Kiinu Primary, Kariko Market, Mucharage, Kianguru TBC, Kogongo Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), and adjacent customers.

In Kilifi County, the affected areas are Kikambala, Bodoi, Sun and Sand Hotel, Fairdeal Park, Kikambala Catholic, Kikambala Primary, and Swati Investments. Others include Umbrella Steel, Blue Sky, Awale Farm, Kikambala Stage, Bodoi Stage, Salwa Kenya, Bodoi Kwa Ng’ombe, Bodoi Primary, Bodoi Village, Kikambala Town, and adjacent customers.

KPLC has advised customers in the affected areas to take precautionary measures and to conserve energy during the outage. The company has also apologized for any inconvenience caused.

This is not the first time that KPLC has announced power outages in recent months. In January 2023, three counties were listed as those that would be affected by power outages. The three counties included Nyeri, Nandi, and Nyamira.

KPLC has attributed the power outages to routine network maintenance. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the frequency of the outages. They have also asked KPLC to improve its communication with customers about the outages.

Kenya Power: Network breakdown affects prepaid token purchase

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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that a network breakdown from its service provider has affected the purchase of prepaid tokens.

In a statement on Thursday, KPLC said that customers are unable to purchase prepaid tokens through M-Pesa or the USSD code *977#. However, customers can still buy tokens from their banking halls, Airtel Money, and authorized banks.

KPLC said that it is working to resolve the issue and apologized for the inconvenience.

“We are working with our service provider to restore the affected services as soon as possible,” the company said.

The network breakdown is the latest in a series of problems that have affected KPLC’s services in recent months. In May, the company experienced a nationwide outage that left millions of customers without power.

KPLC has been criticized for its poor customer service and its inability to maintain its infrastructure. In a recent survey, only 13% of Kenyans said that they were satisfied with KPLC’s services.

The network breakdown is likely to add to the frustration of KPLC customers. The company has been urged to improve its customer service and to invest in its infrastructure to prevent future outages.

Nimrod Mbai arrested for assaulting KPLC engineer

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Nimrod Mbai, the MP for Kitui East, was arrested on charges of assaulting a Kenya Power employee who was cutting off his illegal electricity connection. The incident took place in Kitengela town, and the MP will be arraigned in court in Kajiado.

A group of Kenya Power employees had earlier staged a demonstration in Kitengela to protest the MP’s assault on their colleague. They demanded that the authorities take action against the MP, but before they were informed that he had been arrested, the demonstration had already dispersed.

The MP’s arrest is a sign that the authorities are taking the incident seriously. It is also a reminder that everyone is subject to the law, regardless of their position or status.

Kenyans Lament Rising Cost of Electricity Tokens

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Kenyans have been lamenting the rising cost of electricity tokens, which are now lasting for only a few days.

Sandra Dacha, a popular Kenyan actress, recently took to social media to express her frustration with the issue. She said that she used to be able to buy a 1000-bob token and get 80 units, but now she only gets 29 units. This means that the token only lasts for about 4 days.

Other Kenyans have also taken to social media to complain about the rising cost of electricity tokens. Some people have said that they are now buying tokens for Sh 50 just to light up the room where they sleep.

The increase in the cost of electricity tokens is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of fuel and the government’s decision to increase the cost of electricity.

The energy regulation sector increased the price of electricity by up to 63% at the beginning of June 2023. Kenya Power said it intended to raise more money to upgrade its aging distribution systems and to net Sh 177 billion in revenue in the 2022/2023 financial year.

The increase in the cost of electricity tokens is a major concern for many Kenyans. It is making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities, such as lighting and cooking.

There are a number of things that can be done to address the issue of rising electricity costs. The government could provide subsidies to help people afford electricity tokens. Kenya Power could also improve its efficiency in order to reduce the cost of generating and distributing electricity.

In the meantime, Kenyans are facing a difficult choice: either they can cut back on their electricity use, or they can pay more for electricity tokens.

Akothee grumbles as she is forced to pay Kes 723,000 electricity bill after a bitter squabble with KPLC

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Akothee is spending close to a million shillings just to pay electricity bills. The mother of five owns two huge mansions in Rongo and Mombasa whose power bills is driving her crazy.

Sometimes in June 2017 Akothee locked horns with KPLC after she received a Kes 791,223 electricity bill for her Rongo home and Kes 100,000 for her mansion in Mombasa.

Also read: Akothee’s reaction after KPLC handed her hefty electricty bill that’s enough to buy 3 Toyota Vitz

Akothee’s mansion in Rongo, Migori country
Loses the battle

Akothee has lost the battle with Kenya Power over the huge electricity bill. The flamboyant singer was forced to pay a Kes 723,000 electricity bill but not without cursing KPLC.

“KPLC I have paid this money not because you deserve it but because I am not in the mood for any back and forth, am paying it with a lot of pain 723,000k estimated from where nkt mumenidhulumu” wrote a distraught Akothee.

 

 

 

 

Akothee’s reaction after KPLC handed her hefty electricity bill that’s enough to buy 3 Toyota Vitz

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Kenya Power has handed Akothee a seven figure electricity bill for her palatial upcountry home in Rongo, Migori County.

Akothee’s caused a stir when she shared a copy of her power bill, the amount is absurd given that her electricity usage is for domestic purposes and not industrial.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has handed Akothee a hefty electricity bill that’s enough to buy 3 Toyota Vitz; Kes 791,223 for her Rongo home and Kes 100,000 for her house in Mombasa.

Akothee’s house in Rongo, Migori County

The flamboyant singer took to social media to grumble about how her power bill had all over sudden skyrocketed, she says that she used to pay 15k for her house in Mombasa before KPLC all over sudden shocked her with the 100k bill.

“Am I in kenya or some other country , what is happening with KPLC, my bills just erected from 15, 000 per month in mombasa to 100,000 per month , well I bought your lies & been paying it since I dint have time to follow up,” wrote Akothee in part.

The singer says that she received a call from KPLC to inform her that there had been systematic era for the past 4 years for her electricity bill for her house in Rongo; Kenye Power informed her that she was required to pay 700k urgently.

Akothee’s power bill for her home in Rongo

“Now I recieve a call saying they had systematic era for the past 4 years & that all the bills they sent for Rongo is an estimate , & am required to pay 700,000ksh urgently , Half of the times I have lived in Rongo, the power has been 75% off & forced to ran the generator 24/7, one of my employees said his bills rose from 900 ksh per month to 20, 000ksh in a one bedroomed house , & all of a sudden he gets a bill of 200,000 ksh , due to their systematic era again , whats happening , any one who is feeling the heat, & whats this constant visit on private residence , dont you have a protocal ?, how many times do we have to open the gate for your meter readers , who cant even identify themselves , & expect to be bribed , yet when there is an emergency you take years to come , even if its a transfomer bust , whats happening ? I need to uproot this shit & instal solar asap , someone send me contacts for solar system nkt” Akothee protested.