Kenya Power Announces Power Cuts in These Parts of Nairobi on Saturday

Kenya Power has announced that several parts of Nairobi will experience a planned power outage on Saturday, July 26.

In a statement on Friday, July 25, the company said the outage, running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, is part of scheduled maintenance.

The affected areas include parts of Ole Shapara Road, M.O.W, Belleview Hospital, Naivas South C, Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Estate and Al Mubarak Estate.

South End Estate and Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI), Boma Hotel and Mugoya Phase 4 Estate will also be affected.

Other affected areas are the Ministry of Energy (KAWI) House, Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy offices, Amana Estate, MUA University, Kennedy Omondi Oyoo Road, Muhoho Avenue, and surrounding customers.

This comes two weeks after Kenya Power explained why customers sometimes get fewer units for the same price.

The company revealed that domestic tariff categories affect the amount of electricity units consumers receive.

In a notice on Monday, July 14, KPLC explained that domestic electricity consumers are grouped into three different tariff categories based on their monthly electricity consumption.

“Ever wondered why the same amount of money buys you fewer electricity units than it used to? Your tariff category might be the reason! Kenya Power groups customers into different tariffs, based on their monthly consumption patterns,” KPLC stated.

The company explained that the Domestic 1 tariff (lifeline customers) is designed for customers who spend below 30 units per month.

Customers under this category enjoy a rate of Ksh12.23 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies.

According to KPLC, the lifeline tariff is aimed at making electricity more accessible and affordable for households with minimal power needs.

“This lifeline tariff is designed to make electricity accessible for households with minimal power needs. By maintaining your usage under 30 units monthly, you can benefit from this lower rate and manage your electricity expenses more effectively,” the company explained.

Customers who spend between 30 and 100 units a month have been placed in the Domestic 2 tariff (ordinary); these customers are charged a higher rate of Ksh16.45 per unit, also exclusive of taxes and levies.

The domestic 3 tariff is for customers who use between 101 and 15000 units in a month; these customers are charged Ksh19.02 per unit, exclusive of taxes and levies.