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Several areas of Bungoma County are slated to experience power interruptions, as confirmed by Kenya Power, the electrical utility company.

In a communication issued by Kenya Power on Friday evening, the Lugulu area is scheduled to undergo a planned power interruption from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

Power interruptions to affect schools

Several educational institutions, including Misikhu Girls, Lugulu Girls, Friends School Kamusinga, and Kimilili Boys, will be affected.

The power interruptions will impact healthcare facilities such as Lugulu Hospital and Kapsokwony Hospital, along with the following areas: Munyikana, Malaha, Wenyila, Lugulu Market, Nasasi, Bituyu, Kimilili Market, Kapsokwony Market, Makhese, Lutonyi Village, and adjacent areas.

Kenya Power has clarified that these interruptions are planned to accommodate ongoing maintenance work.

“The listed areas will be affected by planned power interruptions tomorrow (14th October, 2023). The interruption is part of network maintenance,” a statement by Kenya Power stated.

Good Evening. The listed areas will be affected by planned power interruptions tomorrow (14th October, 2023). The interruption is part of network maintenance. For the advance notice, use https://t.co/mzD2qgzBFc. To access the latest schedule, check under the most recent date. ^EK pic.twitter.com/Auo5MyECsb

— Kenya Power (@KenyaPower_Care) October 13, 2023

This maintenance work by Kenya Power has previously affected areas in Nairobi, Machakos, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu counties.

The Marsabit area also faced disruptions recently due to generator breakdowns on Thursday.