Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance that will affect several parts of the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The utility company said the interruptions will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Laikipia, Kiambu, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale and parts of the Mt. Kenya region.
“Planned power maintenance will be carried out in various parts of the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and customers in the affected areas are advised to make the necessary arrangements during the scheduled maintenance period,” Kenya Power said in its notice.
In Nairobi, areas along Langata Road and parts of South C will experience an interruption from 9am to 5pm.
The affected areas include Kabiyet Estate, Civil Servants, Muslim Academy, parts of Kewi, Akiba 100, Hamayuni, House of Grace, Bible Study, parts of Langata Road and Mbagathi Road.
Other affected areas include Uhuru AP Camp, Texas Cancer Centre, Kwetu Hostel, parts of Dam Estate, Langata Deliverance Church, Funguo Estate, White Star Academy, Jonathan Gloag School and adjacent customers.
In Nakuru County, the Njoro-Egerton area will experience an interruption from 9am to 5pm, affecting Egerton University, Egerton SACCO, Kenya Highlands, Bliss Flora, Sojamini Flowers, Beeston, Egerton Centre, Fontana, Kihingo, Mauche, Fina Flora, Kaptich, Piave, Bagaria and surrounding areas.
In Uasin Gishu County, Kosachei, Maanzini, Waitaluk, Kapkong and Tumaini will be affected from 8am to 5pm, while Siwo, Choimim Tea Factory and surrounding areas will experience interruptions from 9:30am to 6pm.
Nyanza, Mt Kenya and Western regions
Parts of Kisumu County will also be affected, with Katungu and surrounding areas scheduled for maintenance from 9am to 4pm, while Opepo, Marago and neighbouring areas will be affected from 8am to 4pm.
In the Mt. Kenya region, Solio Ranch and Solio Lodge will experience an interruption from 9am to 5pm, alongside areas in Ihururu, Nyamakuyu, Gathungururu and Tambaya.
In Laikipia County, planned maintenance will affect Chumvi, Olkinyei, Kiwanja Ndege, Doldo, Picha, Ilporei, Kimanju, Ewaso, Oldonyiro and surrounding areas between 8am and 5pm.
Parts of Kiambu County, including Sigona, Zambezi, Mugumoini, Nderi, KARI, Muguga, KETRI, Kamangu and Runana, will experience interruptions from 9am to 5pm. Hamundia, Ndarasha and surrounding areas will also be affected during the same period.
Coastal Kenya
At the Coast, parts of Kilifi County including Kakuyuni, Ganda, Mambrui and Marafa will be affected from 9am to 5pm.In Taita Taveta County, Godoma, Timbila, Kwa Kang’ero and surrounding areas will experience an interruption between 9am and 5pm.
Parts of Kwale County, including Mvindeni, Mascrape, Kona Musa, Ibiza, Bongwe and Diani Police and surrounding areas, will also be without power between 9am and 5pm.
Kenya Power has urged customers in the affected areas to plan ahead and make the necessary arrangements before the scheduled interruptions.
