Get 40% Off
⚠ Earnings Alert! Which stocks are poised to surge?
See the stocks on our ProPicks radar. These strategies gained 19.7% year-to-date.
Unlock full list

Kenya and Uganda hit by power blackout

Published 05/09/2020, 02:49 AM
Updated 05/09/2020, 05:15 AM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A high voltage electrical pylon stands on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya and Uganda were hit by a power blackout on Saturday after what distributor Kenya Power (NR:KPLC) said was a system disturbance in the transmission grid.

The neighbouring countries' grids are interconnected.

Kenya Power said power went off at 5:49 a.m.(0249 GMT).

"Our engineers are working to identify and address the hitch, towards restoring normal electricity supply," it said in a statement.

Kenya Power gave no more details on the system disturbance.

Uganda also suffered a nationwide blackout, Uganda Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd said on its Twitter account.

"We have lost transmission across the nation ... please bear with us as we investigate the cause and work on restoration," it said.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A high voltage electrical pylon stands on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi

In January 2018, both countries suffered major blackouts due to what they said were system disturbances.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2024 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.