Kenya Power Restores Electricity After Nationwide Outage

Kenya experienced a widespread power outage on December 18, 2024, affecting most regions except parts of Western and North Rift. Kenya Power and Lighting Company confirmed that they were working diligently to restore electricity, successfully bringing back supply to several areas, including Nairobi and Mount Kenya, by early morning. The cause of the blackout remains undetermined, and the utility has acknowledged the inconvenience caused to businesses and households. This incident adds to a series of recurring outages faced by the country over the past year, raising concerns about the reliability of the power grid. The outage also impacted internet connectivity across Kenya and neighboring Tanzania. Kenya Power has committed to providing further updates as restoration efforts progress.