Kenya Power has announced that it will be carrying out planned electricity maintenance in five counties on September 23, 2026. The maintenance will affect parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Meru, Murang'a and Kitui counties, with scheduled interruptions running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all the affected areas. Customers in the affected areas have been advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the planned interruptions.
In Nairobi County, the maintenance will affect parts of Kitsuru, including areas adjacent to Kirawa Road. The interruption is scheduled to last for eight hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are expected to experience a power outage during this time. Kenya Power has urged customers to plan accordingly and minimize disruptions to their daily activities.
Nyeri County will also be affected, with maintenance scheduled in areas around Tumutumu Hospital and Ngandu Girls Secondary School. The affected areas include Gatomboya, Githima, Cosato Coffee Mill, Giaituu, Tegu Coffee Factory, Mathaithi, Rugoka, Giagatika Market, Mbogo-Ini, Tumutumu Primary School, Tumutumu Hospital, Tumutumu Secondary School, Karia Ikonju, Kiangoma Market, Kiangoma Primary School, Karie Coffee Factory, Mungaria Polytechnic, Wakamata, Kaiyaba, Mathira Technical Institute, Ngandu Girls Secondary School, Safaricom boosters, Airtel boosters, and adjacent customers.
In Meru County, the affected areas will be around Kinoro Tea Factory and Egoji Hospital. Customers in the following areas are expected to experience the interruption: Miruriri Market, Miruriri Girls Secondary School, Kauro Village, Giumpu, Kiaruo Village, New Blaze Primary School, Kuiri Coffee Factory, Rigiri Coffee Factory, Kinoro Market, Rwarene Primary School, Mweru Market, KARI Centre, Rai Coffee Factory, St Mary Igoji, Geeto Primary School, Gatangugi Market, Mboroga, and adjacent customers.
Murang'a County will also experience power outages, with maintenance affecting Njumbi, Ngutu, and Kanorero. The affected areas include Kanorero, Njumbi, Nyakianga, Gikoe, Kangunu, Ngutu, Muiriini, Karunge, Kanjahi, and adjacent customers. The planned interruption will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and residents are advised to plan ahead.
In Kitui County, the maintenance will affect Kalisasi, Mumbuni, and Musukini. Areas expected to experience the interruption include Mwingi Hospital, Kalisasi, Musukini, Ndaluni, Katalwa, Muutwaathi, Mumbuni, Mathyakani, and adjacent customers. The interruption is scheduled to last for eight hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kenya Power has assured customers that the maintenance is necessary to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the electricity distribution network. The company has urged customers to be prepared for the outages and to report any issues or concerns to their customer service team. The maintenance is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on September 23, after which power supply will be restored to the affected areas.
Key points
- The planned power maintenance will affect five counties in Kenya, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Meru, Murang'a, and Kitui.
- The scheduled interruptions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all the affected areas.
- Customers in the affected areas have been advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the planned interruptions.
