A Kenya Power technician undertakes maintenance work on a transformer in this file photo. A Kenya Power technician undertakes maintenance work on a transformer in this file photo. Parts of Nairobi, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western regions were on Wednesday evening in total darkness following a supply hitch. The power hitch left those living and working in parts of Nairobi, South Nyanza, Western Kenya and Rift Valley in darkness as several business were left counting their losses. In a statement, however, Kenya Power revealed that the blackout was a result of a technical hitch that affected two major lines supplying power to the affected areas.

Source: Daily Nation October 28, 2020 18:05 UTC