Kenya Power has announced a planned electricity interruption across seven counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri, scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026. The utility issued the notice on Sunday evening, informing customers that power supply would be cut off starting at 8:00am and restored by 5:00pm, representing a nine-hour outage window for all affected areas. The interruptions are necessary to carry out routine operations on the national grid.
The utility explained that the outages serve several operational purposes, including routine maintenance and upgrading of existing power lines, connecting new customers to the network, and replacing infrastructure during road construction projects. Kenya Power conducts scheduled maintenance exercises regularly across the country to ensure the reliability and stability of the national electricity grid.
Seven counties are set to experience the interruptions, with Nairobi and Nyeri among those listed in the notice. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make alternative arrangements for the duration of the outage. Customers in affected zones are typically advised to switch off sensitive electrical appliances before the supply is restored to avoid damage from power surges.
The affected areas in Nairobi County include Peponi, Peponi Road, General Mathenge, Donyo Sabuk, and Spring Valley Road. In Kajiado County, areas such as Ngong, Kajiado, Ngong Town, Zambia Scheme 305, Elpaso, Olepolos, and Vet Farm will be affected.
In West Pokot County, the areas of Serewo, Kacheliba, Pkopoch, Serewo, Kitelakapel, Kacheliba, Orolwo, Kodich, Konyao, Kasei, Kiwawa, Kamketo, Chelopoy, and Alale will experience outages. In Nandi County, Himaki, Lelwak, Soko Mjinga, Lelwak, Kogamei, and Lengubei will be affected.
Nyeri County areas such as King'ong'o Prison, Garden Estate, Coca-Cola, King’ong’o Pri, Good Shepherd Academy, Nyeri Pri, Rware Sec, Nyeri Baptist, Nyeri Inn, Autospin Garage, and King’ong’o Est will experience outages. In Meru County, Igembe Tea Factory, Kimongoro, Igembe Boys, Amungeti C/Fact, Kimongoro Mrkt, Athi Mrkt, Red Canteen, Kilindine, NCME, Antobochiu, Kaweru, Ntherone, Kianda, Ugoti, Teera, Marega, Amwamba, Kagoma, and Ikuu will be affected.
In Embu County, areas such as Gatondo, Kiamuringa, Gatondo, Maramuri, Kiamuringa, Havard, Muchonoke, Mungau, Minuri, Mwangaza, Kambaru, Makunguru, Siakago Mkt, Siakago Girls, Gitiburi, and Gikuyari will experience outages. Meanwhile, Kiharu MP and People's Party leader Ndindi Nyoro has pledged to lower electricity costs and make education free if elected president in the 2027 ballot.
Key points
- Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in seven counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
- The outages are necessary for routine maintenance, upgrading existing power lines, and connecting new customers to the network.
- Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make alternative arrangements for the duration of the outage.
