The blackout, which had widespread repercussions including the disruption of critical installations such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), has prompted the committee to summon Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror for an explanation. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENT"The chairman has directed that we summon the CS Energy together with the CEO of KPLC on Thursday to explain the cause of the current nationwide blackout which has paralysed the nation, including the International Airport," the statement read. The blackout, which occurred on Friday evening, left homes, businesses, and public institutions without power for an extended period of time. This unprecedented event exposed the vulnerabilities within the country's energy infrastructure and sparked concerns about the reliability and stability of the power supply. 3 nationwide blackoutsKenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts between January 11, 2022, and August 25, 2023:

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2023 12:38 UTC