Some parts of Nandi, Nyeri and Uasin Gishu counties will experience periods of electricity blackout on Monday, January 20Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) said the inconvenience will be because of the scheduled maintenance works in the affected areasAccording to the utility firm, some of the affected areas will be without power for at least nine hoursAmos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi—Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has scheduled maintenance in some areas in three counties for Monday, January 20.
Kenya Power employee on work in the past. Photo: Kenya Power.
Source: FacebookWhich areas will experience power blackout on January 20A regular power maintenance programme seeks to reduce planned electricity shutdowns, enhance power supply stability and improve revenue generation.
On Sunday, January 19, Kenya Power said some areas in Nandi, Nyeri and Uasin Gishu counties will experience power interruption.
According to Kenya Power, the affected areas will be without electricity for at least nine hours beginning 8am.
“Good Evening. The listed areas will be under planned power maintenance tomorrow (20th January, 2024). We regret any inconvenience that may be caused during the operations,” Kenya Power said.1. Nandi CountyArea: Lessos, Sojoi, Koisagat: Time: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.Lessos Centre, Koisagat Pry, Sochoi, Barakeiwo and adjacent customers.
2. Uasin Gishu CountyArea: Kitingia, Kondoo Chereber, Burnt Forest, Ainabkoi: Time: 9.00 A.M – 5.00PMKitingia, Cherus, Ndungulu, Kaptega, Kapsundei, Sengalo, Chereber, Kapchorwa, Ndanai, Ngarua, Kondoo, Kapkeno, Languse, Kaptega Cheboror and adjacent customers.
3. Nyeri CountyAREA: Kangocho, Mwanda: Time: 8.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.Kiriti Tbc Village, Kangocho C/Factory, Kangocho Mkt, Kangocho Sec Sch, Karumaindo Mkt, Thailand, Mwanda Mkt, Ihara Village, Ndaro-ini, Gatundu Secondary School, Gachatha-ini C/Factory, Bishop Kirima, Thenge-ini Village, Kiunyu Village, Safaricom Boosters, Airtel Boosters and adjacent customers.
Is Kenya Power planning to hire new staff?The announcement of scheduled maintenance comes weeks after the power company disclosed it is facing a staff shortage.
The utility company’s 2024 annual report revealed 2,234 employees left through natural attrition over the past five years.
The electricity distributor estimated that 488 employees will retire within the next two years.
Kenya Power said it planned to address the 2,981-employee shortfall within three years. During the review period, the company employed 10,437 people.
Despite the staffing challenges, the company reported a post-tax profit of KSh 30.08 billion for the year ending June 30, 2024.
Revenue rose 21% to KSh 231.1 billion, driven by higher demand and the introduction of a more affordable tariff in April 2023.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
