Fire at Kakamega Substation Triggers Power Blackout in Five Counties
A fire at the Musaga Substation in Kakamega has caused widespread power outages across five counties in western Kenya. Kenya Power is currently working to reroute electricity through alternative lines to restore service to affected customers.
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Frequent power grid instability impacts regional economic productivity and highlights vulnerabilities in national infrastructure.
Maasai Lodge area of Ongata Rongai in darkness during the nationwide blackout on Wednesday, July 29. Photo Kenyans.co.ke --> At least five counties in western Kenya have been hit by a widespread power outage after a fire broke out at the Musaga Substation in Kakamega, disrupting electricity supply to homes and businesses.
In a customer alert issued on Friday evening, August 7, Kenya Power confirmed that the outage had affected Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga County.
The utility company attributed the blackout to a fire incident at the substation, saying efforts were underway to restore electricity by rerouting power through alternative supply lines.
"A fire incident at Musaga Substation in Kakamega has resulted in a widespread power outage affecting our customers in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga counties," Kenya Power said.
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