Kenya: Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi Faces First Major Test with Prolonged Blackout

Kenya is once again grappling with the fallout from a widespread power outage that has left significant portions of the country in darkness for over eight hours.

This latest blackout, which struck on Friday night, marks a significant test for the newly appointed Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, who assumed office barely a month ago.

The timing could not be more critical, as Kenyans grow increasingly frustrated with the recurring power failures that have plagued the nation over the…