East Africa electricity

Kenya’s national power distributor announced in July that it would begin an electricity-rationing program. Water levels in dams with hydroelectric plants are low due to drought.

The rationing will mainly affect Nairobi, the Mt. Kenya region, parts of western Kenya and the North Rift Valley. The popular tourism areas of the coastal region will be much less affected.

Tanzania is also imposing power rationing. Blackouts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in some areas and 6 to 11 p.m. in others. Hospitals, water pumps and crucial services will not be affected. The rainy season should begin in September.