On Wednesday evening, a significant power outage affected Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift, leaving many homes and businesses without electricity.
Kenya Power confirmed the blackout but did not immediately reveal the cause or provide a timeline for restoring full power. The company stated that electricity supply remains stable in the North Rift and Western regions, which were not impacted by the outage.
Kenya Power's response:
- Technical teams have been dispatched to address the disruption.
- The company is working to restore power as quickly as possible.
- An apology was issued to affected customers, with a call for patience during restoration efforts.
The outage sparked widespread concern, with many residents turning to social media platforms to request updates on power restoration. Businesses also reported disruptions due to the sudden loss of electricity.
