power outage Stories

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Kenya Power counts losses as vandals destroy 110 transformers worth Sh137 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

In response to the rising crime, the government is taking a multi-pronged approach to secure Kenya's energy infrastructure.

Energy CS reveals cause of recent nationwide blackout, vows faster power restoration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

Wandayi assured the public that efforts are underway to improve power restoration processes and minimise disruptions.

Kenya hit by another nationwide power outage
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Kenya Power in another update at 4.55 am said power had been restored to most parts of North Rift, Central Rift, Western Kenya, South Nyanza and secti...

Kiunga residents in Lamu decry prolonged power outages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2024

The impact on healthcare services has been particularly severe, with hospitals struggling to provide critical care.

Kenya contemplates renegotiating electricty deal amid Ethiopia's power shortage
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 15, 2024

Kenya agreed to purchase power at 6.5 US cents per kilowatt for the first five years before the two countries review the deal.

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