Kenya Power Names Nairobi Areas Set For Eight-Hour Blackout As Thursday Maintenance Plans Emerge

Kenya Power has announced an eight-hour electricity interruption in parts of Nairobi on Thursday, November 12, leaving households and businesses without power for most of the working day.

The planned blackout will affect several areas in Eastleigh as the company carries out scheduled maintenance. According to a notice issued on Wednesday evening, electricity will be disconnected at 9am and is expected to return at 5pm.

Kenya Power listed Hombe Road, Quarry Road and Kariokor Flats among the affected areas. Nairobi Technical New Campus, Ushirika Estates, Jam Street and Don Bosco are also included in the notice.

Customers in neighbouring areas have also been advised to prepare for the temporary loss of electricity. The company urged affected customers to make arrangements before the maintenance exercise begins.

The interruption could affect homes, shops, offices, learning institutions and other establishments that depend on electricity. Businesses using electric equipment may need to complete important tasks before the supply is disconnected.

Residents should charge their phones and other electronic devices in advance. Those who depend on electricity for work or business may also consider alternative power sources during the maintenance period.

The latest announcement comes two days after Kenya Power planned another eight-hour interruption around Moi Air Base in Nairobi. That separate exercise was scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, from 9am to 5pm.

In the earlier notice issued on Monday evening, the company identified Moi Air Base Staff Quarters and adjacent customers as those expected to be affected.

Kenya Power regularly announces planned interruptions to give customers time to prepare for maintenance work. Affected customers should plan around the outage before the interruption.

The interruption is scheduled to begin at 9am on Thursday, November 12, and end at 5pm.

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