President William Ruto apologized for power outages in Nyanza after a blackout interrupted his live television interview in Kisumu on September 14, 2026. The disruption occurred as Ruto discussed plans to improve electricity supply in the region. The interruption briefly halted the interview, prompting him to question the reliability of the venue’s generator.
Ruto acknowledged the impact of frequent power cuts on daily life and economic activity in Nyanza. He promised to prioritize infrastructure upgrades to stabilize the energy grid. Officials confirmed that the incident underscored the need for faster progress on energy projects in the area.
The outage occurred during a critical moment in the interview, raising concerns about the reliability of power supply in the region. Ruto’s remarks reflect growing pressure to resolve long-standing energy issues affecting residents and businesses.
The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining consistent electricity in parts of Kenya, despite recent government efforts to expand access.
