Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

—Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, February 26.

In a statement, the utility firm said several areas in nine counties will experience power interruptions starting 8.30am.

"The following areas will be on a planned power maintenance tomorrow (26.02.2025)," KPLC said.

Kenya Power indicated that the scheduled maintenance is meant to improve service delivery to its customers across the country.

Muratha Rod, Hinga Rd, Gichagi Rd, Kangemi Pri, Kangemi High, Kangemi Bottom Line, Kangemi Shangilia, Ananda Marga Academy, Kangemi Dallas, Kihumbuini Primary, Kangemi Co-op Bank and adjacent customers.

Umoja 2 Estate, St. Veronicah Catholic Church, Busara Primary, Peter Kibukosya Primary and Secondary School, Kifaru, Tumaini Primary, and adjacent customers.

Lukume Mkt, Bukhakunga, Imbiakalo, Sawasawa, Burundu, Shihome, Power Spot Residence and adjacent customers.

Nyamagesa, Rianyoka, Nyamasibi, Bonyakoni Secondary, Keroka Hill Top Hotel, Ichuni Girls, Nyaturago Secondary, Hema Chitago Secondary, and adjacent customers.

Ishiara Polytechnic and adjacent customers.

Ntugi Market, Kibirichia Market, Ntirimiti Base Station, Muruguma Market, Murinya Market Kanguambi, Ruibi, Naari, Kimbo Mkt, Marania, VoK, Kironya, Kathatene, Kaburiko, Kongoni Farm, AA Growers, Embori Farm, Kisima Farm, Uhuru Flowers, PJ Dave, Kikwetu Flowers, Kisima Secondary, Timaflow, School of Adventure, Bloomingdale, Edenbrooks and adjacent customers.

6. Kiambu county

Area: Ruaka, Ndenderu Road (9am-5pm)

Cytton, St. Peters Hosp, Gacharage, Total Gacharage, Ndenderu, Kahingo Stage, Club Decimal, Royal Brain and adjacent customers.

Area: St. Linda, Gatong'ora (9am-5pm)

Gwa Kairu, Riverside, Thome, St. Linda, Gatong’ora, Part of Bypass, Miti Kenda, Karuguru, Whole of Mashinani, Kiratina, Bypass Corner, Green Valley, Silicon Valley, Tiverton, Mutonya Dispensary, Kwa China, Sewage, Kwihota, Gituamba Water Project and adjacent customers.

7. Parts of Kitui county

Area: Thitani Market, Kanya (9am-5pm)

Thitani Market, Kavoloi Market, Kanyaa Market, Kitulani Secondary School, Mathunzini Market, Ngongoni Market, Yenzuva, Mavui Market, Kyusyani Market, Nzuli Secondary School, Kasavini Primary School and adjacent customers.

8. Kilifi county

Area: Mwango, Mtondia, Tezo (9am-5pm)

Parts of Mwango, Mkoroshoni, Basi, Mzongoloni, Mtondia, Tezo, Chumani, Magorani, Zowerani, Ngerenya, Roka and adjacent customers.

9. Parts of Kwale county

Area: Msambweni Hospital (9am-3pm)

Vingujini, Sawasawa Beach, Msambweni Referral Hosp, Msambweni Beach House, KMTC Msambweni, and adjacent customers.

Meanwhile, the differences between Kenya Power and the Nairobi county government entered the second day.

On Tuesday, February 25, KPLC employees were forced to work from home because of the garbage dumped outside their offices by the county government.

Kileleshwa MCA is among leaders who condemned the drastic action taken by Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration.

According to Alai, the steps taken by the county are illegal and unprofessional.

Sakaja's administration has sharply differed with Kenya Power regarding a bill of KSh 4.8 billion.

Source: TUKO.co.ke