Kenya Power announces planned electricity interruptions in 10 Counties on October 14

Power lines in the station. PHOTO/facebook.com/KenyaPowerLtd

Kenya Power has scheduled planned electricity maintenance for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, affecting selected areas across Nairobi, Kajiado, Kericho, Nyeri, Meru, Murang’a, Embu, Kirinyaga, Kiambu and Kitui counties.

The scheduled interruptions will affect parts of residential neighbourhoods, roads, commercial centres and other locations connected to the affected electricity distribution networks. Depending on the area, maintenance is scheduled to begin between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with the listed completion times ranging from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In Nairobi, the planned maintenance will affect parts of Ridgeways and Westlands. Other affected locations include parts of Ngong and Kibiko in Kajiado County, selected areas of Kericho County, parts of Nyeri, Meru, Murang’a, Embu and Kirinyaga counties, two areas in Kiambu County, and locations around Mutito and Masasini in Kitui County.

Residents and businesses in the listed locations should review the schedule carefully and plan for activities that depend on electricity. Customers should also note that the published maintenance window is a scheduled timeframe, not a guarantee that power will be restored at the exact stated time.

Kenya power maintenance schedule for October 14, 2026

The following areas are listed in Kenya Power’s maintenance notice.

CountyAffected areaScheduled time
NairobiParts of Ridgeways9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NairobiParts of Westlands9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KajiadoKibiko, Ngong and surrounding locations8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KerichoSelected locations in Kericho County8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
NyeriJamii Hospital and Karatina Hospital area8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NyeriKirimara9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
MeruLaare and Mutuati8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Murang’aKiambugi, Mugeka and Gaturi9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
EmbuRunyenjes and Gichiche8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KirinyagaParts of Kutus town9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KiambuKamiti Corner9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KiambuMembley and Wataalam9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
KituiMwambiu, Mutito and Masasini8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The announcement identifies specific locations, parts of roads and adjacent customers. It does not mean that every household or business in the named counties will experience an interruption.

Nairobi: Ridgeways and Westlands among areas affected

In Ridgeways, the scheduled maintenance will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The affected locations listed in the notice are Safaripark, Roasters, Mukima Drive and adjacent customers.

The interruption may affect households and businesses that depend on electricity for lighting, internet connectivity, refrigeration, security equipment and other daily operations. Residents working remotely should charge their devices in advance and save important work before the scheduled start time.

Parts of Westlands are also scheduled for maintenance during the same