Kenya Power has announced that it will be carrying out routine maintenance on its electricity network on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The planned exercise will affect parts of Kiambu and Nyeri counties, with several areas expected to experience power outages. The maintenance is aimed at ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the electricity supply in the affected regions. Kenya Power issued a public notice on Friday, November 6, informing customers of the scheduled interruptions.
In Kiambu County, the planned maintenance will affect customers in Kinoo, Tinganga, Kamakis, and Versity Ville. The areas in Kinoo that will be affected include Gaitumbi and Kinco Kwa Chief. In Tinganga, the power outage will impact Tinganga Shopping Centre, Sasini Factory, and several schools. The interruption in these areas is expected to last for eight hours, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Kenya Power has assured customers that their electricity supply will be restored by 5:00 pm.
The power outage in Kiambu County will also affect customers in Kamakis and Versity Ville. The areas that will experience a power outage include Green Sport, Gatong’ora Kwa Chief, and parts of Sunrise. Other affected locations include Fairview, Ebenezer, Key West, Exit 11, and several shopping centres. The eight-hour interruption will give Kenya Power technicians sufficient time to carry out the necessary maintenance work.
In Nyeri County, Kenya Power has scheduled a shorter outage affecting parts of Witima and Ichamama. The four-hour interruption will impact Witima Secondary School, Witima Market, and Gikira Hydro Power. Other affected areas include Ichamama, Kagumo Market, and Gaikundo Market. The electricity supply in these areas is expected to be interrupted from 9:00 am and restored by 1:00 pm.
Kenya Power has apologized for any inconvenience the scheduled maintenance may cause to its customers. The company has urged customers to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements during the outage period. The maintenance exercise is part of Kenya Power's efforts to improve the reliability and efficiency of its electricity supply.
The power outages are a necessary measure to ensure the long-term reliability of the electricity supply in Kiambu and Nyeri counties. Kenya Power has assured customers that the maintenance work will be carried out as quickly as possible to minimize the disruption to daily activities. The company has also urged customers to report any faults or issues with their electricity supply after the maintenance exercise.
The scheduled blackouts in Kiambu and Nyeri counties are part of Kenya Power's routine maintenance program. The company carries out regular maintenance exercises to ensure that its electricity network is in good condition and able to meet the growing demand for electricity in the region. By carrying out these exercises, Kenya Power aims to provide a reliable and efficient electricity supply to its customers.
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- Kenya Power to carry out routine maintenance on its electricity network on Saturday, affecting several areas in Kiambu and Nyeri counties.
