oleh admin | Apr 2, 2025 | government of pakistan, news, outages, pakistan, security
On April 2, mobile internet services were halted in Quetta, leading to widespread annoyance among residents. The administration has yet to provide an explanation for this recent disruption.
This suspension follows shortly after an earlier interruption. It has caused issues, particularly during the hectic Eid period when staying connected is crucial.
In recent months, Balochistan has experienced heightened militant activities. Armed attackers struck the Jaffar Express last month, intensifying security worries.
Consequently, security protocols in the region continue to be stringent. There are still limitations on nighttime travel for passenger vehicles aimed at ensuring safety.
oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | news, news media, outages, social media, twitter
Twitter
has crashed for numerous users experiencing problems with their news feed within the social media application.
Reports of issues with the app surged dramatically this afternoon, as per the Downdetector monitoring site.
During the height of the problem around 3 pm, over 1,900 individuals reached out to the service within the past day, all experiencing difficulties with the application.
The numbers subsequently dropped but have since begun to increase once more, with approximately 1,700 reports recorded as of shortly past 4 pm in the last 24 hours.
Recently, multiple users have encountered an error message stating: “Unable to fetch posts right now. Please attempt to refresh the page later.”
A commentator on the Downdetector site remarked: “Thanks, Elon, for your remarkable competence.”
The majority of issues, totaling 74 percent, were brought up through the app rather than the website, which was cited in only 25 percent of cases.
Only 1 per cent of reports were about the comments.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | electric power, local news, news, outages, power outages
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The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that certain regions within three counties will face electrical outages on March 28th.
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The utility firm announced that the disruptions in the specified regions will result from planned upkeep activities.
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The regions impacted will encompass Kakamega, Kisumu, and Nandi, where service disruptions lasting approximately eight hours are expected.
Faith Chandianya, a journalist with SANGGRALOKA.co.ke, comes with more than three years of expertise in reporting on politics and current events within Kenya.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has pinpointed regions within three counties that will experience electricity disruptions starting from Friday, March 28.
The firm indicated that the disruptions are planned for maintenance purposes with the intention of enhancing service provision.
“Good evening, kindly receive the scheduled power maintenance for tomorrow, Friday, 28.03.2025,” the Kenya Power statement read in part.
In which counties will there be disruptions in electricity supply?
Nandi county
Location: Kabirer Center, Kabirer Coffee Shop (9 AM – 5 PM)
Kabirer Center, Kabirer Elementary, Kabirer Café, Uson, and surrounding clientele.
Kisumu county
AEA: Muhoroni Market (9 AM-5 PM)
Chemelil Factory, Kopere Market, Holo Kopere, along with surrounding clients.
Kakamega county
The town of Kakamega operates from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Customers from Musoli, Shinyalu, Shimanyiro, Lubao, and surrounding areas.
Were there electrical outages during Gachagna’s church event?
Scheduled maintenance leading to power outages in Nyeri County during a church gathering featuring ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagna on Sunday, March 23, ignited significant public response across Kenya.
The disruption occurred during the installation of the Reverend Canon Gerald Mwangi Muriithi as the third Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya at the ACK Cathedral in Nyeri County.
The disruption fueled speculations regarding potential political interference. Several Kenyans pondered whether the electricity firm might have intentionally triggered it or if it was simply due to planned maintenance schedules.
The utility responded to these claims on their official social media platforms, stating that the disruption during the church service where Gachgua was present was not intentional. Instead, it was due to scheduled maintenance that impacted several regions within Nyeri County.
Kenya Power notified customers in specific parts of Nyeri one day prior to Gachagna’s event regarding the scheduled maintenance.
The regions highlighted encompassed Mukurweini, State Lodge, Ragati, Karatina, Nyeri, Mweiga, Tetu, and Narumoru, where outages were anticipated to last approximately eight hours, spanning from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Additional Kenya Power articles of interest
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The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has invited enrolled university and college students to apply for their 2022 internship program, scheduled to take place between May and July. Applicants must submit their forms by Friday, March 28.
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The utility firm has implemented a more user-friendly method for clients to notify them of power disruptions via the USSD code *977# or through the MyPower application. Additionally, the CEO attributed many outages to problems with vegetation, noting that certain homeowners hinder Kenya Power’s efforts to trim trees or obstruct access to electricity lines on their land.
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Kenya Power has indicated that their technical team utilizes planned maintenance times to fix defective transformers or substitute them with functional new units. As the firm embraces advanced technology such as automation, the requirement for regular upkeep has diminished.
oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | business, commerce, news, outages, telecommunications
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Safaricom PLC has declared planned system upkeep for its services, set to take place on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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The top telecommunications company stated that all M-Pesa services will experience an outage for approximately half an hour during this maintenance period.
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The news ignited discussions among Kenyans, particularly Safaricom subscribers, who voiced worries about the telecom’s various offerings.
The journalist Wycliffe Musalia from LIFEHACK.co.ke boasts more than six years of expertise in areas such as finance, business, technology, and climate reporting. This extensive background provides him with significant understanding of both Kenya’s and worldwide economic patterns.
Customers of Safaricom faced a half-hour disruption in services after a planned system maintenance was carried out.
The top telecoms and mobile banking company stated that these maintenance activities are part of their dedication to improving services for their clients.
What Safaricom services encountered issues?
On Saturday, March 22, Safaricom issued a statement to the public announcing that all M-PESA services would experience disruptions during the maintenance work planned for Monday, March 24.
Part of the notification stated, ‘All other Safaricom services such as calls, data, and SMS will remain continuously accessible.’
The telecommunications company stated that the maintenance schedule has been planned to minimize disruption for customers, and apologized to those who might experience issues as a result.
How did Kenyans comment on Safaricom’s maintenance?
Nevertheless, this announcement ignited discussions amongst Kenyans, with several individuals expressing dissatisfaction over restricted or non-existent access to certain M-Pesa features such as Fulaja and M-Shwari loans.
They contended that as long-term customers, their SIM cards had never been eligible for an upgrade or a higher loan limit.
Kipngeno Josphat Bett asked:
Safaricom has decided to discontinue some of their loan services like Fuliza M-Shwari. What factors should be considered regarding this decision?
Kârtêlÿ KE wondered:
Since I last saw my friend, they have been lending me money for more than three years now.
Wekesa Dennis Simiyu asked:
My line has been active for more than 10 years, yet I can use Fuliza 00. Why is that?
Gi Tau Jo Hn pleaded:
Could you please assist me in increasing my Fuliza limit since mine consistently stays at zero?
Sammie Wales wrote:
Safaricom ndio ninasoma kwamba kutoka kwa Fuliza, unaokosa ni muhimu kukubaliana na usalama au hata uweze hatari zenye chanzo bado zipo.
Safaricom internet services
Other customers reported issues with Safaricom’s internet services, specifically mentioning the Safaricom Home Fibre.
Fridah Weish asked:
What’s happening with the home fiber? It keeps turning on and off. In the next room, it’s completely out of order…
Thomas Mnang’at claimed:
Leo kulingana asubuhi, tafuta data ambayo imeshululiwa mara kadhaa za siku iliyopita ikiwa haijafanyika tena mapema mumetemelia pesa zangu.
Millie Jeps Rutto requested:
There seems to be an issue with our network here; could you please send us a booster?
Ceci Solai wondered:
Alafu network siku hizi inatetesha vizuri sana kama hivi mara la Tukielezeza Ni Kwa Nini?
Charlez Parsankah Didaz asked:
Sasa siku hizi linetelevishwa kwamba maelezo ya mtandao yasiyo sahihi yanatumika.
Shiko Irene argued:
I purchased data packages last week, but the network disappeared until the bundles expired without any notice. Although I did not raise an issue at that time, dealing with your debt has become a hassle that troubles me greatly; thus, please compensate me, guys.
