Kenya Power Announces Wednesday Blackouts Across Several Counties

Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in several parts of the country on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to facilitate maintenance works.

The scheduled outages will affect sections of Nairobi, Kitui, Garissa, Nyeri, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Kericho, Nandi, Migori, Kakamega, Bungoma and Vihiga counties.

Most of the affected areas will experience power interruptions from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, while some locations in Kericho County will be without electricity from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The utility firm has advised customers in the affected areas to plan accordingly as maintenance teams undertake the scheduled works.

Below is the breakdown of the affected areas and the expected interruption times.

1. Nairobi Region

Nairobi West: Highrise and Ngumo

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The planned interruption will affect parts of Mbagathi Road, Memorial Hospital, Sunshine School, Nairobi West Prison, Umash, Montezuma Funeral Homes, Akila 2 Estate, Highrise Estate, Riara University, KEMRI, Highview Estates, City Mortuary, Magiwa Estate, Daystar University Mbagathi Way Campus, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and parts of Kenyatta National Hospital.

Other affected areas include Canaan Estate, Ngumo Central, Shadrack Kimalel School, Mbagathi Girls High School, Laini Saba, Undugu, Ngumo, Madaraka, Geo Map and Kenyatta National Hospital, alongside adjacent customers.

2. North Eastern Region

Kitui County: Kawuongo and Kwa Kilui Markets

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The outage will affect Kiusyani Market, St. Luke’s Lower Yatta, Nthilani Market, Ilika Market, Muvitha Market, Syomunyu Girls, Muselele Market, Kalulini Market and Kalulini Secondary School, as well as adjacent customers.

Garissa County: Sumeya, 17KR Modika and Maua Millers

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Areas scheduled to experience power interruptions include Maua Millers, Modika CAK, 17KR, Sumeya, Quba, Bulla Hagar and Duale Farm, alongside adjacent customers.

3. Mt. Kenya Region

Nyeri County: Muruguru and Kihethu

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The scheduled maintenance will affect Muruguru Secondary School, Muruguru Market, Giithierebu Drive and parts of Kihethu, as well as adjacent customers.

Nyeri County: Itiati and Kiamucheru

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Other affected areas in Nyeri County include Itiati Market, Kiamucheru, Kwa Karoki and the Itiati Safaricom Booster, alongside adjacent customers.

4. Coast Region

Kilifi County: Mariakani

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The interruption will affect Msufini, Majengo, Mariakani Town, Mariakani Police, Miracle Church, the VIL weighbridge, Tosha Petrol Station, Mariakani Secondary School, the barracks, the Air Force facility, Kavuka Primary School, Mkilo and Mariakani Health, as well as adjacent customers.

Kwale County: Kwale Town, Kinango and Tiribe

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Affected areas include Kwale Town, Kwale County Offices, Kwale Referral Hospital, Golini, Ziwani, Culture, Kinango, Tiribe, Ndavaya and Gulanze, alongside adjacent customers.

Lamu County: Manda and Lamu LAPSET Port

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The planned outage will affect Manda, Magogoni, the Naval Base and Lamu LAPSET Port, as well as adjacent customers.

5. Central Rift Region

Kericho County

Time: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

The scheduled maintenance will affect Mau Tea Factory, Kaisugu Tea Factory, the Tea Research Foundation, Chepsir Market and Brooke Wood, alongside adjacent customers.

6. North Rift Region

Nandi County: Ndulele and Chemnoet

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The interruption will affect Ndulele, Chemnoet and Kapchumo, as well as adjacent customers.

7. South Nyanza Region

Migori County: Ndiwa and Nyatuoro

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Affected areas include Lwala Rabuor, Kibuon, Ndiwa Centre, Diruma, Kolanya and Nyatuoro, alongside adjacent customers.

8. Western Region

Kakamega County: Khwisero Market

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The outage will affect Khwisero Market and Hospital, Emalindi, Mulwanda, Khushiku, Khumsalaba, Ebukwala, Eshibinga and Eshiluro Village, as well as adjacent customers.

Bungoma County: Lufwindire

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Areas scheduled for power interruptions include Nzoia PEFA, Lurare, Lutwindire, St. Paul Nzoia and Nzoia Market, alongside adjacent customers.

Vihiga County: Eregi

Time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm

The planned interruption will affect Eregi, Malinyo, Kerongo, Chandumba and Lusiole, as well as adjacent customers.

Customers Advised to Plan Ahead

Customers in the listed areas are advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled interruptions, particularly households, businesses, hospitals, schools and other institutions that rely on electricity for daily operations.

The maintenance works are scheduled to conclude by 5:00 pm in most affected areas, while customers in the listed parts of Kericho County are expected to have their supply interrupted until 4:30 pm.