By Wajir Today Reporter

Parts of Wajir Town have been grappling with prolonged power rationing over the past few weeks, following the breakdown of a major generator serving the area.

According to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), the outage has affected approximately 35% of customers in Wajir town, where power is now being rationed for up to eight hours a day.

Responding to Wajir Today, KPLC County Business Manager Mr. Hassan Issack said the company’s generation partner is actively working to restore the faulty generator. “We expect it to be back in service within a week,” he said.

Wajir County is not connected to the national electricity grid and relies heavily on diesel-powered generators. While these generators remain the main source of power for the region, KPLC acknowledged that they are occasionally prone to breakdowns.

Despite the setback in Wajir, KPLC confirmed that customers in other subcounties continue to enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply.

Mr. Issack also noted that long-term solutions are underway. He said plans for a solar power plant in Wajir are at an advanced stage. Once completed, the project is expected to improve the reliability and stability of power supply across the county.

“We remain optimistic,” he added, while encouraging affected residents to bear with the temporary inconvenience.

The ongoing power rationing has disrupted daily routines for many in Wajir Town, including businesses and essential services that depend on a consistent power supply. While restoration work continues, residents await the return of full electricity access and the implementation of more sustainable energy solutions for the region.