Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced system maintenance in several parts of the country on Monday, July 13. Kenya Power announces outages in several areas on Monday, July 13. Photo: KPLC. Source: Facebook According to KPLC, the outages, lasting up to nine hours in parts of four counties, are necessary to enhance new connections, upgrades, and replacement of power lines during road construction. “It is necessary to interrupt supply periodically to facilitate maintenance and upgrade of power lines to the network; to connect new customers or to replace power lines,” KPLC stated in a notice, citing Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules. Customers and businesses in the affected regions and their neighbouring communities should plan to avoid any inconvenience and remain productive. Which regions will face power cuts tomorrow? Embu Area: KTDA Rukuriri, Kyeni Hospital (From 8am to 5pm) Makutano Market, Mary Gorretti Girls, Mufu Market, Njeruri Market, Iriari Market, Gitare Secondary School, Kiangungi Market, Gatumbi Market, Evurore Coffee Factory, Kiaragana Primary School. Meru Area: Maua, Kinna, Garba-Tulla-Benane (from 8am to 5pm) Muthara Market, Muriri Market, Mbaranga Market, Karama Market, Kangeta Market, Maili Tatu, KK, Laare, Mutuati, Kabachi, Antu-Betwe, Meru National Park, Njoune, Kiutine, Igembe/ Kiegoi Tea Factories, Maua Town, Maua General Hospital, Kindani, Rhino Camp, Kiengu Bakeries, Maua Methodist Hospital, Athi, Rumanthi Girls, Mbaraga, Atuanduru Market, Kawiru, Nkoune, Kipkona, Mpinda, Kabuitu, Ncheme, Amwamba, Kawiru, China State Buulu, China State Garbatulla Camp Site, Kinna, Garbatulla, and Benane. Nyeri Area: Gakoe, Kaigonde, Aguthi (from 9am to 5pm) Sagana Falls Power Station, Mungaria, Kangubiri Secondary School, and Aguthi Dispensary.
Area: Kiamabara, Mungetho (from 9am to 5pm) Kiamabara Market, Mungetho Market, Matira-Ini, Kieni Coffee Factory, Gachiara, Nduru, Karema Ini, Ihiga, Kirigu, Kieni Primary School, Safaricom Boosters, and Airtel Boosters. Bomet Area: Kapset, Kimulot, Kaptien (from 9am to 5pm) Kapset Tea Factory, Chemalal Tea Factory, Tet EPZ Tea Factory, Kipsigis Highlands Tea Factory, Kapset Market, Kapkilaibei Market, Chebangang Market, Kolongei Market, Changoi Tea Est. and Bungalows. KPLC installs transformers overnight in Mbeere North In other news, Kenya Power technicians attached to Embu worked overnight to install a new transformer after the previous one was damaged by vandals. Kenya Power stall install a transformer in Mbeere North after vandalism (photo for illustration). Photo: KPLC. Source: UGC The overnight installation followed residents’ concerns regarding the removal of several transformers previously installed under the Last Mile Connectivity Programme during the 2025 Mbeere North by-election. Residents claimed the equipment was relocated to Ol-Kalou before the July 17 by-elections due to political motives, an allegation Kenya Power denied.
