KPLC Announces Power Shutdowns in 2 Counties on Friday

Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in two counties on Friday, August 21.

In a notice on Thursday, August 20, the company said the outages will affect selected areas in Nyeri and Taita Taveta counties.

In the Mt. Kenya Region, customers in Nyeri County will be affected by an outage covering Ngangarithi and Kimathi Estate.

The affected areas will include Ngangarithi Market, Town View, Kwa Mwaura, Kimathi Estate and adjacent customers.

The interruption is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In the Coast Region, Kenya Power will interrupt electricity supply across the whole of Chakaleri in Taita Taveta County.

Areas listed among those that will be affected include Landi, Ziwa la Ng’ombe, Mzwanenyi, Mwatunge, Public Works, Msisinenyi, Mandala, Singila and adjacent customers.

The scheduled interruption in Chakaleri will also run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meanwhile, Kenya Power has outlined the steps customers should take when their postpaid electricity meter is stolen, including where to report the theft and the documents required to initiate the replacement process.

According to the company, customers should obtain a Police Abstract after reporting the theft at the nearest police station and present the document at a Kenya Power office when requesting a meter replacement.

Customers are also required to carry their National ID, account or meter number, registered phone number, and proof of premises or occupancy when making the replacement request.

"Kenya Power will register the case, assess the account and site, block the stolen account and advise you on applicable replacement and related charges," Kenya Power said.

The company further advised affected customers to ensure that any outstanding electricity bill and applicable replacement or related charges are settled as part of the process.