Kenya Power has announced that it will be conducting scheduled electricity supply interruptions in selected parts of seven counties on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The blackouts are necessary to allow for network routine maintenance. The affected counties include Nairobi, Kiambu, Narok, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Tharaka Nithi, and Taita Taveta. Residents in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements during the scheduled outage periods.
In Nairobi County, the blackouts will occur from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting areas such as Kitisuru, Mombasa Road, and their adjacent customers. Specifically, areas like Rosslyn Lone Tree, Ruaka Road, Ruaka Groove, and parts of Limuru Road will experience power outages. Additionally, locations like Alpha Centre, REREC Offices, Nice & Lovely, Manchester Knit, Viraj Complex, Crown Health, Auto Express Mombasa Road, and Total Petrol Station opposite JKI Airport will also be affected.
Kiambu County will also experience blackouts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with areas like Thika Industrial Area, Wangige, and Gathiga being affected. The blackouts will impact locations such as Bidco, Toyota Kenya, Munene Industries, Bhuco Factory, YMCA, Kenya Railways, Kenya Paper Industries, BAT, Broadways, Slaughter House, Mama Millers, and Mt. Kenya University. Furthermore, areas like Njonjo Farm, Wangige Hospital, Wangige Market, Kibiku, Gathiga Market, Otani Residence, and Kessel Homes will also experience power outages.
Narok County will experience blackouts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting areas such as Narosora, Loita, and their adjacent customers. Specifically, areas like Narosora Market, Erangata Enteriti Market, Loita, Entasekera Market, Olmeshutie Market, Olorte Market, Kanunga Market will be impacted. Residents in these areas are advised to make necessary arrangements during the scheduled outage period.
Uasin Gishu County will experience a blackout from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, affecting areas like Simba Quarry and Pan Paper. The blackout will impact locations such as Simba Quarry, Panpaper Market, Mbacho, and KMTC. Additionally, Kisumu County will experience blackouts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting areas like Angira Village. The blackout will impact locations such as Angira Secondary School, Angira SDA Church, Angira Primary School, and Angira Village.
Tharaka Nithi County will experience blackouts from 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting areas like Kiini, Giampapo, Kagutu, and Kaanwa. The blackouts will impact locations such as Mugona Secondary School, Giampapo Primary School, PCEA Kiini Primary School, Giakanja Primary School, Ikame Primary School, Karingangoru Village, Kiini C.F, Kiamumchumbi TBC, Kaonjo TBC, Kaguntu, Kaanwa Market, Chuka Vocational Technical Institute, Mwanjate Market, Mbwiro, Kajuki Market, Igambangombe, and Ntumbara.
Taita Taveta County will experience blackouts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, affecting areas like Josa and Dembwa. The blackout will impact the entirety of Josa, Dembwa, Kishamba, and surrounding areas. Kenya Power has advised residents in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements during the scheduled outage periods.
Key points
- - Kenya Power to conduct routine maintenance in 7 counties on Oct 6, 2026 - Affected counties include Nairobi, Kiambu, Narok, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Tharaka Nithi, and Taita Taveta
