×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Blackout: Who does what in the power distribution chain

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Nairobi at night on August 25, 2023, during the power blackout. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The power outage that was experienced on Friday and Saturday has resulted in a blame game, with Kenya Power blaming a technical hitch at the Lake Turkana Wind Power plant.

The power producer which has its plant in Marsabit County has refuted these claims and instead pointed at other players, noting that its plant had to shut down following an overvoltage from the national electricity grid.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Football
Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan
By AFP 16 hrs ago
Sports
Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
By Ben Ahenda 19 hrs ago
Sports
Kenya to host Africa Boxing Championships
Golf
Kenya's finest Junior talents shine at Migaa