Power cuts may disrupt work at the worst possible time. A shop could lose sales, a salon could stop getting clients, a home could have lighting issues, and a farm could be unable to run essential equipment. For many Kenyans, a generator is not bought for comfort alone. It can be a good backup when daily activities require reliable power. Still, one shouldn’t rush into choosing. What appliances, machines or tools it has to support will depend on the right generator. It affects fuel use, noise level, size, mobility, safety, and service support. Careful selection can make power outages easier to cope with without any extra running costs.