A power outage that started early Wednesday morning continues to affect traders across Eastleigh, with the loss of electricity reported along 12th Street and most of Second Avenue from 14th Street.

Both small and large enterprises that lack backup generators are struggling to serve customers, as refrigeration‑dependent products begin to spoil.

Musa Ahmed, who runs a mini‑market near 12th Street, said the prolonged outage has left perishable items in his fridge going bad and criticized Kenya Power for not providing reliable service or timely information.

Salah Hussein, a general‑shop owner, noted that the lack of power has halted sales of milk, soda and juice, which customers prefer cold, and that purchasing a generator is beyond his financial reach.

Businesses that do have generators, such as hotels and barbershops, are incurring additional fuel costs, with some operators already spending several thousand shillings to keep operations running.

Residents are also affected, as many rely on electricity to charge mobile phones and are moving around the estate in search of power sources.

Power interruptions have been a recurring issue in Eastleigh, with past blackouts lasting several hours or even days, heightening concerns among traders whose daily sales depend on electricity.

As of the article’s publication, Kenya Power and Lighting Company had not issued a statement explaining the cause of the outage or providing an estimated restoration time.