Kenya Power announced that several areas in Kisumu and Kakamega counties will experience power cuts on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The company shared notices ahead of routine maintenance, giving customers time to prepare. Affected areas include Kona Legio, Manyatta Market, and Kisumu Polytechnic in Kisumu County, along with Musanda Market, Navakholo Market, and Huchisi Market in Kakamega County.
The utility performs both planned and unexpected power interruptions for various reasons. Scheduled outages let engineers maintain and upgrade the power grid, improving reliability for everyone. Power lines sometimes need replacement during road construction or other infrastructure projects, with customers receiving notice beforehand.
Unplanned outages happen for reasons beyond Kenya Power's control. Equipment failures cause temporary service disruptions as workers fix the problem. Vandalism damages power infrastructure, requiring repairs that interrupt service. Severe weather, especially windy rainfall, can harm power lines and equipment.
Wildlife sometimes interferes with the electricity supply. A notable incident occurred in June 2016 when a monkey fell onto a transformer at Gitaru Power Station. This animal triggered a nationwide blackout after causing a chain reaction across multiple stations. The incident resulted in a loss exceeding 180 megawatts of power.
The utility performs both planned and unexpected power interruptions for various reasons. Scheduled outages let engineers maintain and upgrade the power grid, improving reliability for everyone. Power lines sometimes need replacement during road construction or other infrastructure projects, with customers receiving notice beforehand.
Unplanned outages happen for reasons beyond Kenya Power's control. Equipment failures cause temporary service disruptions as workers fix the problem. Vandalism damages power infrastructure, requiring repairs that interrupt service. Severe weather, especially windy rainfall, can harm power lines and equipment.
Wildlife sometimes interferes with the electricity supply. A notable incident occurred in June 2016 when a monkey fell onto a transformer at Gitaru Power Station. This animal triggered a nationwide blackout after causing a chain reaction across multiple stations. The incident resulted in a loss exceeding 180 megawatts of power.
