Kenya Power, the national public utility responsible for electricity transmission, distribution, and retail in Kenya, has announced planned electricity interruptions in several parts of the country on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The scheduled interruptions will begin between 8am and 9am, depending on the location, with most areas expected to have power restored by 5pm. This maintenance aims to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the electricity network.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (KPLC) serves over 10.4 million customers across Kenya. In a statement, the company revealed that some locations will experience shorter outages, with interruptions in Mabanga ending at noon, while those in Sirembe and Aluor are scheduled to end at 2pm. Residents and businesses in the affected locations are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance.
In Nairobi Region, part of Parklands will be affected, including Masari Road, parts of Second and Third Parklands, Baywaters, Doctors Plaza, and adjacent customers. The planned interruption will also affect several areas in Machakos County, including Athi River, Matuu, and surrounding areas. Alpharama, Old Mombasa Road, Petrocity, and Sabaki Estate are among the locations that will experience power outages.
In Kisumu County and surrounding areas, Miwani and Sondu will be affected. Miwani Boys, Gondi Oraro, Nyangeta Police, and Makini Home will experience power outages, alongside adjacent customers. In Siaya County, Sirembe and Aluor will be affected, with Ndegwe Primary and Secondary Schools, Sirembe Market, and Aluor Primary and Secondary Schools among the locations.
Bungoma County's Mabanga area will experience a power outage, affecting Mabanga, Ndengelewa, and adjacent customers. In Kiambu County, Gatuanyaga, Makongeni, and Kiganjo will be affected, with Kangoki, Buffalo Estate, Kabati, and Kwa Magu among the locations. The planned maintenance will also impact Kitui County, with Mwingi, Kyuso, Tseikuru, and Mutito experiencing power outages.
In Kilifi County, Kanamai Majengo, KALRO, Mtepeni, and CBL will be affected. The planned interruption will impact Glacier Foods, Bulkon Builders, Mtwapa Gardens, and Four Farm, among other locations. Kenya Power urges customers to access its planned maintenance notices through its official website or contact the company through its customer-care channels.
Customers can access Kenya Power's planned maintenance notices through its official website, www.kplc.co.ke, or contact the company through its customer-care channels, including the USSD code *977# and email address [email protected]. Residents and businesses in the affected locations should make necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance, particularly those relying on electricity for business operations, refrigeration, and other essential services.
Key points
- Kenya Power to conduct maintenance on its electricity network, affecting several areas across the country.
- The scheduled interruptions will begin between 8am and 9am, depending on the location, with most areas expected to have power restored by 5pm.
- Customers can access Kenya Power's planned maintenance notices through its official website or contact the company through its customer-care channels.
