Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of seven counties on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the utility company carries out network maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
Most of the affected areas will experience outages between 9am and 5pm, although the duration will vary depending on the location.
In Nairobi, the planned maintenance will affect parts of Kitisuru, including Rosslyn Lone Tree, Ruaka Road, Ruaka Groove and sections of Limuru Road.
Residents and businesses around Marurui will also be affected, including Windsor Hotel, Windsor Park, Mugumoini, Braeburn School, parts of Thome and sections of the Northern Bypass.
On Mombasa Road, the outage will affect areas around Alpha Centre, REREC Offices, Nice & Lovely, Manchester Knit, Viraj Complex, Crown Health and Auto Express Mombasa Road. The Total petrol station opposite Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and neighbouring customers are also listed among those affected.
In Kiambu County, the interruption will affect Thika Industrial Area, including BIDCO, Toyota Kenya, Munene Industries, Bhuco Factory, YMCA, Kenya Railways, Kenya Paper Industries, BAT, Broadways, Slaughter House, Mama Millers, Mt Kenya University and Mundia.
Parts of Wangige and Gathiga will also be without power, including Njonjo Farm, Wangige Hospital, Wangige Market, Kibiku, Gathiga Market, Otani Residence and Kessel Homes.
In Narok County, the planned outage will affect Narosora and Loita areas, including Narosora Market, Erangata Enteriti Market, Entasekera, Olmeshutie, Olorte and Kanunga markets.
Other affected areas include Angira Village, Angira Secondary School, Angira Primary School and Angira SDA in Kisumu County, where the outage is scheduled from 8am to 5pm.
In Taita Taveta, the entire Josa, Dembwa and Kishamba areas will experience an interruption between 9am and 5pm.
Residents in parts of Tharaka Nithi, including Kaguntu, Kaanwa Market, Chuka Vocational Technical Institute, Mwanjate Market, Mbwiro, Kajuki Market, Igambangombe and Ntumbara, are scheduled to experience an outage from 8:30am to 5pm.
In Uasin Gishu County, the affected areas include Simba Quarry, Pan Paper Market, Mbacho and KMTC, with the interruption scheduled between 11am and 2:30pm.
Kenya Power has advised customers in the affected areas to plan ahead for the scheduled interruptions as maintenance teams undertake the planned works.
