Kenya Power has announced plans to conduct scheduled electricity maintenance on Sunday, October 4, 2026, affecting parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Kiambu, and Mombasa counties. The maintenance will be carried out at different times depending on the area, with most outages expected between 9 am and 5 pm. Customers in the affected areas have been advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the interruptions.
In Nairobi County, maintenance will take place in parts of Parklands from 9 am to 5 pm. The affected areas include 4th Parklands, Masari Road, KU Lane, Ngao Road, Suswa Road, Wangapala Road, KPLC Staff Quarters, Diamond 1 and 2, Presidential Escort, and adjacent customers. Additionally, areas behind Kenya Pipeline along the railway line will also experience an interruption during the same time frame, affecting locations such as Eastlands College, Rubis Depot, Uzurl Foods, and Mogadishu Road.
Uasin Gishu County will experience maintenance in the Eldoret GK Prison area from 9 am to 5 pm. The affected locations include Sirikwa Hotel, MUSCO Towers, County Government of Uasin Gishu, Goshen Hotel, Cicada Hotel, Eastern Avenue, Zion Mall, Komora, St. Matthews ACK, Moi Girls’ High School, Eldoret GK Prison, and adjacent customers. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for the power outage.
In Kisumu County, parts of Majengo, Mbale, Chavakali, and Kaimosi will experience an interruption from 10 am to 5 pm. The affected areas include Shoka Maize Millers, Mudete T/F, Sabatia Eye Hospital, Mbale Market, Serem Market, Majengo Market, Garnbogi Market, Kitigu Goldmine, Chavakali Market, Iregi TIC, Kaimosi University, Makhokho, and adjacent customers. Local businesses and residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Kiambu County will also be affected, with a wide area covering parts of the county experiencing an interruption from 9 am to 5 pm. The affected areas include Kisii Estate, Thika Barracks, MKU Pavilion, Landless Estate, Muguga Market, Gatuanyaga Market, Gatuanyaga Primary School, parts of Makongeni, Makongeni Police Station, KCB Makongeni, and Makongeni St. Mulumba Catholic Church, among others.
In Mombasa County, planned maintenance in Shimanzi will run from 9 am to 5 pm. Affected customers include East Africa Terminals Ltd, Salvochem, the whole of Mahindi Station, Vivo Energy Kenya, East African Storage, Ola Energy, the whole of Kismayu Road, part of Shimanzi Road, Kitui Flour Mills Makande, Bandari Clinic, and adjacent customers. Kenya Power urges customers to treat all electrical installations as live once power is restored.
Kenya Power regularly conducts planned maintenance to facilitate repairs and improvements to its electricity distribution network. Customers in the affected areas are encouraged to plan their activities accordingly and take necessary precautions. The company aims to minimize disruptions and ensure a stable power supply in the long run. Residents are advised to stay informed and follow safety guidelines during the maintenance period.
Key points
- Kenya Power to conduct planned electricity maintenance in six counties on October 4.
- Maintenance will be carried out at different times depending on the area.
- Customers in affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the interruptions.
