Kenya Power has announced that it will conduct planned electricity maintenance on Monday, September 28, 2026, affecting parts of six counties. The maintenance work will result in a power blackout of up to nine hours in designated areas across Nairobi, Vihiga, Nandi, Migori, Nyeri, and Kirinyaga counties. The shutdowns are scheduled to take place between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements before the maintenance period.
In the Nairobi Region, the power outage will occur from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm along Oloitoktok Road and Riara Road. The affected areas will include parts of Gitanga Road, Mararo, Argwings Khodhek Road, Ole Dume Road, Makindi Road, Ngong Road, Joseph Kangethe Road, and Jamhuri Estate. Additionally, disruptions will extend to Mbaazi Avenue and Hatheru Road. Nairobi residents are advised to prepare for the outage in these areas.
The Western Region will also experience power outages, particularly in Vihiga County. From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, parts of Mudete will be affected, including Evojo, Mudete, Lososi, Lusengeli, and Kaimosi Sawmill. Residents in these areas are urged to make necessary arrangements to minimize disruptions. The maintenance work is crucial for ensuring a stable power supply in the region.
In the North Rift Region, Nandi County will face power disruptions around Tindiret Tea Factory from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The affected areas will include Chepkemel, Mbogo Valley, and nearby customers. The outage is necessary for the maintenance work to be carried out. Residents in these areas should prepare for the scheduled power outage.
In the South Nyanza Region, Kenya Power has scheduled maintenance work in Migori County. The power outage will occur from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, covering Kiamokebe and Nyamaranya. The affected locations will include Kiamokebe Centre, Gokeharaka, Ntisinye, Ngugu, Nyamaranya, and parts of Isebania. Residents in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements.
Nyeri County in the Mt. Kenya Region will experience two distinct maintenance schedules. The first outage will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, covering Muthinga, Gititu, and Mung’aria. Key locations listed include Sagana Falls Local Transformer, Ihigaini, Gakoe Coffee Factory, Mung’aria Coffee Factory, Kaigonde, Kangubiri Senior School, Kanderendu, Kanyi Transformer, and Gititu Market Dispensary. The second schedule, set for 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, will cover Sasini and KWS Offices, affecting Lady of Lourdes, Embassy, Njengu, Baraka Estate, and Eunice Academy.
Kirinyaga County will also experience a power outage from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm across Kangaita and Karaini. Specific areas affected will include Kangaita Tea Factory, Old Kangaita Market, Kiranja Junction, Kiamwangi, Mutuma, and Kamuruana. Residents and business operators in the affected areas are advised to make prior arrangements before the maintenance period to minimize disruptions.
Key points
- The power outages will take place on September 28, 2026, in parts of six counties, including Nairobi, Vihiga, Nandi, Migori, Nyeri, and Kirinyaga.
- The scheduled maintenance work will result in power blackouts of up to nine hours in the designated areas.
- Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements before the maintenance period to minimize disruptions.
