Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc, the primary national electric utility in Kenya, has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of Kajiado, Siaya, and Nyeri counties on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The outages are necessary to facilitate maintenance on its power network. The company, responsible for transmitting, distributing, and retailing electricity to over 10.4 million customers, has provided a list of affected areas.
In Kajiado County, the planned interruption will affect several areas, including Kibiku and Ngong. Specifically, Gichagi, Police Ngong, Lemiso, Maragara Road, Ngere Road, Berra, Forgotten, Kimuka, Sakuka Mallow, Oleshoboro, and Saikeri, alongside adjacent customers, will experience power interruptions between 8am and 5pm. Additionally, Dove 2-4, Ngong Hills, Manyatta, Kengen, and adjacent customers will also be affected.
In Siaya County, the interruption will affect Wagwer, specifically Wagwer Primary School, Wagwer Secondary School, and adjacent customers. The outage in this area will run from 9am to 3pm, a shorter duration compared to other areas. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled interruptions.
Nyeri County will also experience power interruptions, particularly in Miiri and Kiangai Market. Affected locations include Miiri Coffee Factory, Miiri Market, Miiri Kiawaiguru TBC, Kiangai Market, Kianyange Village, Kiangai Coffee Factory, Kiangai Village, Thunguri Coffee Factory, Karerahungu Village, Bore Kero, Thunguri Village, Kianwe Market, Kianwe Village, Kariko Village, Kiambagathi, and Kiahiti Village.
The power interruptions will also affect several communication boosters, including Safaricom and Airtel boosters, as well as adjacent customers in Nyeri County. Kenya Power has urged residents and businesses in the affected areas to prepare for the outages, particularly those relying on electricity for business operations, refrigeration, and other essential services.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc is majority-owned by the Government of Kenya (50.09%), with the remaining shares held by private investors via the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The company is headquartered at Stima Plaza in Nairobi. The scheduled maintenance aims to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the power network.
The power outages are scheduled to take place on October 31, 2026, with most areas experiencing interruptions between 8am and 5pm. Kenya Power has provided a comprehensive list of affected areas to help residents and businesses prepare for the outages. By conducting regular maintenance, the company aims to minimize disruptions and ensure a stable power supply in the long run.
Key points
- Kenya Power to conduct maintenance, causing power outages in parts of Kajiado, Siaya, and Nyeri counties on October 31.
- The outages are necessary to facilitate maintenance on its power network.
- Affected areas include Kibiku and Ngong in Kajiado County, Wagwer in Siaya County, and Miiri and Kiangai Market in Nyeri County.
