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- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has scheduled maintenance in some areas in five counties on Thursday, January 16.

In a statement, KPLC stated that the affected areas would be in darkness for at least eight hours, from 9:am to 5pm.

The utility firm urged Kenyans to check its website regularly for advance notices on planned maintenance programmes.

"The listed areas will be affected by planned power maintenance tomorrow (16th January 2025). The interruption is part of network maintenance. For the advance notice, use http://bit.ly/31u4jY4. To access the latest schedule, check under the most recent date," Kenya Power said.

Parts of Ruiru Town, Kenrub, Ukombozi, Magumo Farm, Part of Mugutha 4 Way, Ruiru Law Court, Green Belt, DC’s Offices, Taurus, Ridges, Comrades, Muhasibu, Yadini Farm, Elite Dairies, Njagu Est, Ken Agro, Mahiga Est Ruiru and adjacent customers.

Mabroukie Tea, Royal Media, Limuru Girls School Gataka, Gitiha, Mathanja, St. Thomas Girls, Foot Plus Bara Kinyogori H/School, Menengai Farmers Est, Bata Est, Limuru Tea, Nyaya Tea, Karirana Tea, Gizembe Farm, Lower Gitiha, Kiambethu Farm, Mbukinya’s, Teasla School and adjacent customers.

Fire Stn, White House, Kwa Abba Shop, Luqman, Trinity, Petrocity, Kibanda Hasara, Migundini, Danjal, Kansan Ramji, Baraka Primary, Multi Cable, Plascon Paint, China Yard and adjacent customers.

Parts of Bomet Town Mkt, Bomet Public Works, Korokwony Millers, Brevan Hotel, Kipranye, Famous Gates Hotel, Sagenya, Royal Bakery, Oasis Petrol Stn and adjacent customers.

Muringato Forest Station, Kahawa Ridge Est, Dedan Kimathi University, Kabiruini Showground, Hill Farm, Nduta Est and adjacent customers.

Kaptumek and adjacent customers.

In other news, KPLC acknowledged that it is experiencing a shortage in staff after some 2,234 members exited due to natural attrition over the last five years.

It also projected that 488 employees will retire in the next two years.

The company is implementing a three-year manpower development plan that will address staffing gaps and succession planning while prioritising critical skills.

Source: TUKO.co.ke