Editor's Review

Kenyans have been asked to make prior arrangements in line with the notice not to experience a blackout.


Kenyans will not be able to purchase electricity tokens from September 9, 11:40 pM to Sunday morning at 5am.

Kenya Power in a notice to customers said its prepaid token services will be undergoing maintenance.

"Our prepaid vending system will be temporarily unavailable due to essential maintenance from Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at 11:50 PM to Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 5:00 AM," reads the notice.

Kenya Power officers at work.

"During this time, customers will not be able to purchase electricity tokens via prepaid Paybill number 888880 or Airtel Money. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers."

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Kenyans have been asked to make prior arrangements in line with the notice not to experience a blackout.

The prepaid service affects a majority of Kenyans who are required to purchase their electricity tokens before use.