By The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has released a statement addressing the widespread blackout that has affected various parts of the country.
KPLC has stated that the power supply was lost following the collapse of a tower at the Kiambere – Embakasi power line at 10.45 am.
“We have lost power supply due to collapsed towers at the Kiambere – Embakasi high voltage transmission power line at 10:45 am this morning, ” read the Kenya Power Statement in part.
“Our engineers are working to restore electricity supply as repairs are being undertaken.”
Alleged fallen tower
Kenyans on social media have voiced their disappointment in the slow restoration process by the monopoly, here are a few reactions:
KPLC should be disbanded and everyone to go home.
— Ronoh Cornelius (Kipchumba) (@kipro_hon) January 11, 2022
Kenya Power (KPLC) needs to grow up. What the hell! Black outs are becoming the order of the day. They should pay for damages that occur due to their unplanned interruptions/Outages. This is why this Monopoly should be done away with. 😡
— BRAVIN YURI (@BravinYuri) January 11, 2022
Thought my Tokens zimeisha. Kumbe it's a countrywide issue. KPLC should get a competitor.
— Substone Osoro (@osorojnr_) January 11, 2022
Kuna mchezo inaendelea pale KPLC. This is not normal
— Mutinda (@brianmutinda_) January 11, 2022
