Kenya Power has acknowledged a significant power outage impacting several key regions across the country, including Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and parts of Central Rift.
The utility company issued a statement at 9:05 pm on Wednesday confirming the blackout, which was first reported by social media users earlier that evening.
Regions Affected and Response
- Affected areas: Nairobi, Coast, Mt. Kenya, Central Rift
- Unaffected areas: North Rift and Western regions remain stable
- Restoration efforts: Technical teams have been dispatched to identify the cause and restore power promptly
Kenya Power expressed regret for the disruption and appealed to customers for patience as crews work to resolve the issue.
Public Reaction
Social media platforms quickly became active with reports from residents in various towns including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kitale, Athi River, Murang'a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Makueni, and several Nairobi neighborhoods such as Dagoretti South and Parklands.
Many users voiced frustration and sought explanations from the utility provider. Comments ranged from surprise to disappointment, highlighting the inconvenience caused by the widespread blackout.
Kenya Power continues to monitor the situation and aims to restore electricity to all affected customers as swiftly as possible.
