Power supply interruption on the transmission line serving Western Kenya
Nairobi, 26th March, 2021………Kenya Power will switch off electricity supply on the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line to allow stringing works on the new 220kV transmission line that is meant to improve power supply to Western Kenya.
The interruption will occur on Saturday 27th March 2021 and Sunday 28th March 2021 between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm on both days. It will affect electricity supply to few parts of counties within the Western and Rift Valley regions including; Kakamega, Kisumu, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira. Others are Bomet, Kericho, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia and Nandi.
Currently, Western Kenya is mainly served through the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line. The new 220kV Olkaria-Lessos-Kibos transmission line that is under construction is expected to stabilize power supply to the Western Kenya region and address existing supply challenges.
It is part of the transmission projects that the government is currently undertaking to strengthen the electricity supply infrastructure across the country.
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About Kenya Power
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country.
The company’s customer base stood at over 8 million as at the end of June 2020.
For more information, visit www.kplc.co.ke Stay Connected https://twitter.com/KenyaPower https://twitter.com/KenyaPower_Care https://www.facebook.com/KenyaPowerLtd https://www.instagram.com/kenyapower
Nairobi, 26th March, 2021………Kenya Power will switch off electricity supply on the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line to allow stringing works on the new 220kV transmission line that is meant to improve power supply to Western Kenya.
The interruption will occur on Saturday 27th March 2021 and Sunday 28th March 2021 between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm on both days. It will affect electricity supply to few parts of counties within the Western and Rift Valley regions including; Kakamega, Kisumu, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira. Others are Bomet, Kericho, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia and Nandi.
Currently, Western Kenya is mainly served through the 132kV double circuit Lessos-Lanet transmission line. The new 220kV Olkaria-Lessos-Kibos transmission line that is under construction is expected to stabilize power supply to the Western Kenya region and address existing supply challenges.
It is part of the transmission projects that the government is currently undertaking to strengthen the electricity supply infrastructure across the country.
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About Kenya Power
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country.
The company’s customer base stood at over 8 million as at the end of June 2020.
For more information, visit www.kplc.co.ke Stay Connected https://twitter.com/KenyaPower https://twitter.com/KenyaPower_Care https://www.facebook.com/KenyaPowerLtd https://www.instagram.com/kenyapower
