Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance in several parts of the country on Sunday, November 1, warning customers in the affected areas to prepare for temporary power interruptions.
According to the utility’s maintenance notice, the scheduled outages will affect selected neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kitui, Kisumu, Siaya, Bungoma and Kilifi counties.
Most of the maintenance work will take place between 9 am and 5 pm, although some areas will experience shorter interruptions, while parts of Kitui and Machakos will have power disconnected from 8 am.
The utility has advised customers in the listed locations to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled maintenance.
Nairobi Power Outage: Parklands residents affected
In Nairobi County, parts of Parklands will experience an electricity interruption from 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
The affected locations include parts of Masari Road, parts of 2nd and 3rd Parklands, Baywaters and Doctors Plaza, alongside neighbouring customers.
Residents, businesses, offices and other electricity consumers within these locations should expect an eight-hour interruption.
Machakos County: Athi River and Matuu among affected areas
In Machakos County, Kenya Power has scheduled maintenance in Athi River, affecting several residential estates, industrial facilities and commercial establishments.
The outage will run from 9 am to 5 pm and affect Alpharama, Old Mombasa Road, Petrocity, Sabaki Estate, Greatwall Gardens, Tamarind, London Distillers, Lifecare, Sapphire Business Park and Signature Mall.
Other affected locations include Ngwata, Kenya Power offices in Mlolongo, Apex RMD, Apex TMD, Welding Alloys, Riverpark Estate, Kims Business Park, Nova School, Athi River Makadara, Star Sheikh, KMC Factory, Acacia Estate, Amegga Bricks, NITA, Saj Ceramics, Oriental Godowns and Omrata.
In Matuu, the interruption will begin earlier, at 8 am, and continue until 5 pm.
Affected locations include Matuu Town, Kanyonyo Market, Kanyonyo Border Police Unit, Kanyonyo Police Hospital, Kithyoko Market and Kivandini Market.
Kiambu County: Gatuanyaga, Makongeni and Ridgeways
Several parts of Kiambu County will also experience planned electricity interruptions.
The Gatuanyaga, Makongeni and Kiganjo areas will be without electricity from 9 am to 5 pm.
Affected locations include Kangoki, Buffalo Estate, Kabati, Kwa Magu, Magic Stone Quarry, Budhia Quarry, Nyacaba, St George School, Komo Market, Munyu Market, Kiganjo Alternative Energy, Makongeni, Kisii Estate, Retec Factory, Kenya Leather, Avoil Industries, Mulumba Hospital, Kamenu, Kenyatta Secondary School, Delta, Kenblest, Carton Express, Kifaro, Gatuanyaga, Maraba, Muthara, Kimuchu, Landless, Kenya Paper Pump and Ananas Mall.
Parts of Kigwa and Ridgeways will also experience an eight-hour outage.
The affected locations include Four Ways, Laymark Apartments, parts of the Bypass, St Mary’s High School, parts of Thindigua, Kasarani, Kwaheri Road, Elysian Restaurant, Sabis School, Kencom Estate, Muhasibu Estate, Rubis and Shell Bypass.
Kitui power outage to affect Mwingi, Kyuso and Tseikuru
In Kitui County, scheduled maintenance will affect Mwingi, Kyuso, Tseikuru and Mutito from 8 am to 5 pm.
Other affected locations include Nguni, Mathuki, Kalitini, Miambani, Ngaie, Masavi, Kiwanza, Kasteni, Ukasi, Ngomeni, Kalwa, Mulinde, Zikani, Yatwa, Nuu, Mutitu, Endau, Kaliku, Kitulani, Malalani, Nyaani, Waita, Kamuongo, Gaai, Kanduiwa, Kyuso, Mikauni and Migwani Town.
The interruption will also affect Kiambere Water Supply, Mwingi Hospital, several local markets, residential areas and neighbouring electricity customers.
Western Kenya: Kisumu, Siaya and Bungoma
In Kisumu County, Sondu and Miwani will experience electricity interruptions from 9 am to 5 pm.
Sondu’s affected locations include Bethlehem Hospital and Bishop Okumu, while Miwani’s list includes Miwani Boys, Gondi Oraro, Nyangeta Police and Makini Home.
In Siaya County, Sirembe will experience an outage from 9 am to 2 pm, affecting Ndegwe Primary and Secondary Schools, Sirembe Market and Sirembe Secondary School.
Aluor Primary and Secondary Schools and neighbouring customers are also listed for maintenance.
In Bungoma County, the interruption will affect Mabanga, Ndengelewa and adjacent customers. Kenya Power’s notice does not separately specify the exact restoration time for these Western Kenya locations.
Kilifi County: Mtwapa and Kanamai areas affected
On the Coast, parts of Kilifi County will experience scheduled maintenance from 9 am to 4 pm.
The affected areas include Kanamai Majengo, KALRO, Mtepeni and CBL.
Key locations include Glacier Foods, Mtwapa Gardens, Ashton EPZ, Petrocity Kanamai, Kanamai County Market, Mzambarauni, KALRO, Milly Fruits, Global Apartments, Destiny Inn, Aljazeera Estate, Mawenzi Resort, Ndonya, Mtepeni, Chengoni, Majengo Kanamai, Mwatundo, Mvita Oils, Porini Restaurant, Northcoast Medical College, Pentagon and Junju Secondary School.
How to contact Kenya Power during the outage
Customers seeking clarification about the planned electricity interruptions can contact Kenya Power through its official customer service channels.
The utility provides the following contact options:
- USSD: Dial *977#.
- Email: [email protected].
- Website: www.kplc.co.ke.
- Social media: Kenya Power Care.
Customers in the affected areas should charge their mobile phones, make alternative arrangements for essential electricity-dependent activities and switch off sensitive electrical appliances before the scheduled interruption.
Kenya Power says the maintenance is part of its planned works on the electricity network. Power restoration may be gradual as supply is returned to the affected locations.
