25 Nov 2022 | 01:17 AM UTC
Kenya: Electricity restored in some parts of the country as of late Nov. 24 /update 1
Energy provider reports power being restored in parts of Kenya following nationwide blackouts late Nov. 24. Residual disruptions likely.
Event
Kenya Power, the country's energy provider, announced around 21:50 that normal power supply is returning nationwide. According to Kenya Power, the outages were caused by a "system disturbance." Blackouts were reported throughout Kenya earlier in the day, including in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Residual commercial and communications disruptions are possible over the coming hours. Traffic lights may not function, resulting in traffic disruptions, and public transport that relies on power may be affected. The outage could also result in the temporary unavailability of essential facilities such as ATMs and filling stations.
Advice
Plan for disruptions to business and utility services across Kenya. Plan for possible road travel delays due to malfunctioning or nonfunctional traffic lights. Follow local travel and security advice.
