Power outage at IEBC makes netizens go into panic mode
A power outage at the IEBC headquarters at Anniversary Towers on Monday morning caused alarm among Kenyans on Twitter who questioned the commission’s readiness for the August 8 General Elections.
IEBC took to their its Twitter handle to call out Kenya Power and Lighting Company for help because the power blackout was interfering with operations.
The power outage at Anniversary Towers should be resolved asap. Hurting our operations @Kenya_Re @KenyaPower
— IEBC (@IEBCKenya) July 24, 2017
The tweet by IEBC sent the online community on panic mode who questioned why the electotral commission has no back-up power sources to help in such situations.
IEBC were quick to respond, explaininng that were operating on generators duirng the period of the blackout.
This did not dissuade Kenyans on Twitter who bashed IEBC for not investing in a supplementary power source.
The power blackout was resolved after two hours and 21 minutes.
Power has now been restored at Anniversary Towers. Thank you @Kenya_Re @KenyaPower
— IEBC (@IEBCKenya) July 24, 2017
Below are some of the reactions by Kenyans on Twitter.
when we ask for serious information like voter register you are nowhere to be seen, now you are here updating us on shameful incidents
— JM Crick (@crick_jerry) July 24, 2017
A comedy of errors. No back ups etc…Are you programmed to err. I rest my case and wish you well.
— M.Onduso (@ManyangeOnduso) July 24, 2017
No cause for alarm. Our critical system do not rely on power in this building. All will be well.
— IEBC (@IEBCKenya) July 24, 2017
Then you didn’t have to tweet in the first place you are creating anxiety nationwide
— jack okuku (@khaunyaomuchimo) July 24, 2017
Anniversary towers doesn’t have backup generators? @IEBCKenya @wagurasam @Kenya_Re @KenyaPower
— Chris Agata (@IChrisagata) July 24, 2017
you guys don’t have a back up?… recipe for trouble whaaaa
— Vidija Patrick (@vidijapatrick) July 24, 2017
