Kenya Power has announced planned maintenance outages scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, affecting several areas in three counties, including Nairobi. The state-owned electricity distributor issued the notice on Sunday, September 20, 2026, listing the areas expected to be affected by the outages. The disruptions are attributed to network upkeep operations and are described as temporary.
The utility firm expressed regret over any inconvenience customers might experience during the maintenance period. Kenya Power directed customers to its online platform, where the latest schedules are published under the most recent date, to verify whether their areas would be affected. Customers in affected regions are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the interruptions on Monday.
The areas to be affected include parts of Nairobi County, specifically Part of Ridgeways from 9am-5pm, Glee Hotel, Astrol Petrol Station, and adjacent customers. Additionally, parts of Kericho County will experience interruptions, including Part of Kericho from 8:30am-5pm, South Rift Hosp, Kipsigis Girl School, Kapsuser Mkt, Jolly S/Market, Unwins Factory, Ainapkoi School, and adjacent customers.
Nyeri County will also be affected, specifically Kagwathi, Tetu TVC from 9am-5pm, Kiondwe, Tetu TVC, Muthuaini C/Fact Water Pump, Kiondwe, Giagaita, Parts of Githakwa, and adjacent customers. Kenya Power advised customers to monitor official channels for any updates to the schedule.
In other news, Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has pledged to reduce electricity prices as part of his economic agenda. He made this statement during a tour of Makueni county on Thursday, September 10, where he was drumming up support for his People's Party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Nyoro emphasized that manufacturing is central to any country's economic growth and that affordable electricity is a precondition for building a viable industrial base. Notably, Nyoro is the largest individual shareholder in the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), holding approximately 1.3% of the company, equivalent to around 26.9 million shares.
Kenya Power has provided customers with various channels to access information on outages, including its online platform and chatbot, Nuru. Customers can use these resources to stay informed about scheduled interruptions and plan accordingly.
Key points
- Kenya Power has scheduled planned maintenance outages for Monday, September 21, 2026, affecting several areas in three counties, including Nairobi.
- The outages are temporary and part of routine network maintenance work.
- Customers can access information on outages through Kenya Power's online platform and chatbot, Nuru.
