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• KPLC released a list of areas across different counties that will face power outages for up to nine hours on Wednesday, December 17.
• The company outlined the main factors that necessitate power cuts in different areas throughout the nation.
• Kenya Power apologized for any disruptions experienced in the affected areas and asked people living in those regions to remain cautious about the initiatives.

Nancy Odindo, a journalist from .co.ke, brings more than four years of expertise in reporting on Kenyan politics, news, and features across both online and traditional media platforms.

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reported short-term power cuts in multiple areas on Wednesday, December 17.

The power cuts, lasting up to nine hours, would impact residents in areas of Nandi, Nairobi, Embu, Makueni, Machakos, Kisumu, and Mogori.

As per KPLC, the announcement corresponds to Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, which highlights the necessity of cutting off electricity supply to ‘support maintenance and enhancement of power lines within the network, connect additional customers, or replace power lines when roads are being built.’

“Kindly note the areas designated for power maintenance on Wednesday, December 17. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” KPLC stated.

Which areas will be without power on December 17?

Migori

Region: Macalder, Nyakweri, Muhuru Bay (Between 9am and 5pm)

The entire area of Muhuru Bay Town, Tagache, Bande, Othoch Rakwom, Lwanda, sections of Sori, Osiri Gold Mine, Macalder Center, Okenge, Sibwoche, and Nyakweri.

Embu

Region: Joykim Hospital, Nthokis, Kamiu, Gk Prisons, Tenri Hospital (Between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM)

Riva Fuel Station, Vieznina, Tenri Hospital, Gerish, NCPB, GK Prisons, Kamiu Catholic, Kamiu ACK, GTI Staff Accommodation, sections of Iveche, and Tenri TVET.

Machakos

Region: Sabaki (From 9am to 12pm)

Alpharama, Manipal, Old Mombasa Road, Ramroad, Athi 55, Athi Stores, Sabaki, Great Wall, Kenchic, and Coloho Mall.

Region: Mlolongo (Between 9 am and 5 pm)

Ngwata Phase 3, Mlolongo Weigh Bridge, KPLC Headquarters, Sapphire Business Park, Weighbridge Gardens, and Kathangaita.

Makueni

Area: Mooni River to Nziu (formerly Ex Sultan) (from 8:30 AM to 5 PM)

Kithumani Market, the entire Matiliku Market, Kalamba Fruit Factory, Kikumini Market, Nziu Market, Kilili Market, Masumba Market, Mbenu Market, Mulala Market, Kalamba Market, and Masokani Market.

Kisumu

Location: Ngege Beach, Marine School (Between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM)

Ngege Beach, Marine School, and Kwoyo ACK.

Nandi

Region: Tembwo, Koimet (Between 9 am and 6 pm)

Koimet Village, Tembwo Village, and Chebindara Village.

Nairobi

Region: A section of Magadi Road, Karen (Between 9am and 5pm)

Brookhouse School, located on Magadi Road, Bogani East Road, Cooperative University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Corat Africa, Park Place Hotel, Swara Lane, Total Magadi Road, Saifee Park, Kipevu Road, Banda Lane, Kisembe, Mukoma Road, Ndorobo Road, Muderendu, Kikenni Road, Giraffe Center, and Mlima Road.

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