Residents and business owners in four key economic hubs must brace for electricity disruptions this Monday as the national utility firm moves to overhaul aging grid infrastructure.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has confirmed scheduled maintenance for December 8, specifically targeting Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang'a, and Kajiado counties. The utility provider cites the urgent need to replace faulty transformers and reinforce transmission lines to prevent unplanned, catastrophic grid failures later.

Grid Reliability vs. Disruption

In a formal notice issued via its website, the monopoly distributor indicated that technicians will utilize the downtime to conduct comprehensive repairs. The scope of work includes replacing old, faulty transformers that have been prone to overheating and failure.

Furthermore, the teams will repair worn transmission lines before they snap—a common cause of the indefinite blackouts that often leave neighborhoods in darkness for days. While the specific estates were not detailed in the initial summary, KPLC typically targets specific feeders within these counties during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Economic Impact on the Metropolis

The affected counties represent the heart of Kenya's economic engine. For the Jua Kali sector and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in these regions, a day without power requires immediate contingency planning.

• Nairobi & Kiambu: High density of commercial offices and industrial parks.
• Murang'a & Kajiado: Growing residential hubs and satellite towns heavily reliant on consistent voltage for water pumps and domestic use.

"They repair worn transmission lines and replace power lines before they fail and cause blackouts," the utility firm stated, framing the interruption as a necessary inconvenience to ensure long-term stability.