Kenya Power has announced that several areas in eight counties will experience scheduled power interruptions on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The utility company stated that the interruptions are necessary for maintenance purposes. A public notice issued by Kenya Power on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, informed the public of the planned outages. The affected areas will experience power interruptions for varying periods, with some areas expected to be without electricity for up to eight hours.
In Nairobi County, several areas will be affected by the scheduled power outages. These areas include parts of Riverside Drive, Riverside Gardens, and Mzima Springs Road. Other affected areas include Strathmore High School, IOM Mzima Springs, Mandari Kindergarten, and the German Embassy. Additionally, areas along Mombasa Road, such as REREC Offices, Nice & Lovely, and Manchester Knight, will also experience power interruptions. The power outage in Nairobi County will run from 9 am to 5 pm.
Kakamega County will also be affected, with parts of Khayega, including Iguhu Hospital, Makhokho Secondary School, and Shisesia, experiencing a power interruption from 8:30 am to 5 pm. In Kisumu County, areas such as Tido, including Tido Primary School, Mbeme Primary School, and Ooko Market, will be without power from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Other affected areas in Kisumu County include Tamu, Cibo, White Coal, and Kibos Industries.
Homa Bay County will experience power interruptions in parts of Yala Kotieno, including Yala Kotieno Secondary School, Kalanding Secondary School, and Ong’amo Dispensary. The power outage in Homa Bay County will run from 9 am to 5 pm. In Migori County, areas such as Kehancha and Ntimaru, including Kehancha Town, Kegonga, and Ntimaru, will be without power from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Nyeri County will also be affected, with parts of Miiri and Kiangai, including Miiri Market, Miiri Kiawaiguru, and Kiangai Market, experiencing a power interruption from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Other affected areas in Nyeri County include Judge Mukunya, Karson Estate, and Gachengo Family. In Embu County, areas such as Gachoka, Meka, Muraru, and Rwika, including Embu Airstrip and Don Bosco, will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm.
Kitui County will experience power interruptions in parts of Kangweni, Nzangathi, and Kanzauwu, including Kangweni, Kivumbuni, and Kwa Makombo. The power outage in Kitui County will run from 8 am to 5 pm. Kenya Power has informed the public that the scheduled interruptions are necessary for maintenance purposes and has apologized for any inconvenience caused.
The scheduled power outages will affect a total of eight counties in Kenya. Kenya Power has urged residents to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions during the power interruptions. The utility company has also assured the public that it is working to minimize the disruption and restore power as soon as possible.
Key points
- The scheduled power outages will affect parts of eight counties in Kenya, including Nairobi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Nyeri, Embu, and Kitui.
- The power interruptions are necessary for maintenance purposes and will run for varying periods, with some areas expected to be without electricity for up to eight hours.
- Kenya Power has informed the public of the planned outages and has urged residents to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions.
