NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 16 – Kenya Power says various parts of the country are experiencing blackouts due to the ongoing pounding rains.
In a statement, the power utility company indicated that areas affected include Kitengela, Ngong, Kamiti, Juja, Ruaraka and Ruiru.
“Good morning, kindly note the areas currently off due to Intermittent rainfall experienced. Inconveniences are regretted,” Kenya Power indicated in a statement on its twitter account.
The company stated that other towns affected include Kamulu, Joska, Ongata Rongai, Lower Kabete, Kitengela and far-flung parts of Thika Road and Kangundo Road also reported power outage.
In some of the areas such as Umoja, Ongata Rongai and Kitengela, the company stated that the outage was as a result of faulty power lines, and that restoration efforts were underway.
The Kenya Power had announced on Wednesday evening that parts of Kasarani, Mwiki, Imara Daima and Mukuru would experience disruption from 9am to 5pm to allow for maintenance.
