Kenya Power Announces Areas to Face Electricity Cuts on Monday, May 19
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has advised a section of Kenyans of planned system maintenance.
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In a notice on its social media page, Kenya Power stated that four counties will be affected by an interruption in electricity supply on Monday, May 19.
"Hello. Please be advised, the following areas will be on planned maintenance tomorrow 19.05.2025," Kenya Power said.
The utility firm stated that the programme would last at most eight hours, starting between 8am to 9am.
Kenya Power explained that stated that it is necessary to interrupt the supply of electricity periodically to facilitate maintenance and upgrades of power lines to the network, to connect new customers, or to replace power lines during road construction.
Kapket Market, Cheptuech, Chepnyalilo, Saoset, Kimugul, Tibwalo, F.K Sang, Konoin, Irongo, Wamkong Market, Emitik, Sukutek, Arorwet Secondary, Tachasis T/Fact, Kiptagich Town, Kiptagich T/Fact and adjacent customers.
Oriang, Nyakech, Kamolo, Dunga, Wimagak, Oyombe, Wipap, Obunga,
Ambassida, Kowuor Orlando, Bongia, Ongang & adjacent customers.
Sanganyi Factory, Nyaramba Market, Kiabonyoru Boys, Isinta Mkt, Nyagokiani Secondary, Enkinda and adjacent customers.
Kamugu, Itira, Karambari, Kathanje, Michegethiu, Kivwe, Rwagori, Gathoge, Kirie, Kianjogu, Mukororia, Kandomba, Nguthi and adjacent customers.
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In a related move, KPLC stepped up efforts to boost green transport across Kenya.
On Monday, May 5, the company unveiled a KSh 292.5 million project to set up 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in six counties, each costing about KSh 6.5 million.
Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa and Taita Taveta are among the counties earmarked for the rollout.
The project, set to be completed within 12 months, is part of KPLC’s broader push towards electric mobility.
Some charging stations will also be set up at key points within Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to position Nairobi as a regional e-mobility hub.
In a separate update, KPLC offered practical advice to Kenyans aiming to reduce their monthly power bills.
The company clarified that a tariff is a pricing structure that includes base rates, taxes, levies and other applicable charges, and is determined by how much electricity a customer uses, not where they live.
KPLC further advised customers to keep their monthly consumption below 30 units for three straight months.
Doing so will qualify them for the Lifeline tariff during the next review, leading to lower electricity costs.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
