Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity maintenance that will affect parts of Nairobi and several counties on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with power interruptions expected in affected areas for several hours.
The planned maintenance will affect customers in Nairobi, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Embu, Kitui and Garissa counties. Kenya Power said the interruptions are part of scheduled maintenance activities on its electricity network.
Nairobi Power interruptions
In Nairobi, customers in parts of Runda will experience an interruption from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
The affected areas include Runda Drive, Mimosa Road, Mimosa Vale, Runda Vale, Runda Park and Ruaka Groove, as well as adjacent customers.
Parts of Kamae will also be affected during the same period. The areas listed include part of Kamae, Imela Homes, Tapaz Lounge, 277 Lounge and Saa Mbaya, together with neighbouring customers.
Counties set for maintenance
In Trans Nzoia County, the scheduled interruption will run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and affect Aturukan, Kibomet, Mwaita, Perekera and Tuigoin.
Kenya Power listed Aturukan HT, Mt Elgot Dairies, Sinendet Centre, Kibomet Primary School, Bishop Yego, Sirwo Resort, Mwaita Primary School, Tuigoin Centre, Kiptenden, Kuriot, Parkera and Murgoiyo among the affected locations.
In Kisumu County, the interruption will affect Daraja Mbili Market, Koyango Market, Daraja Mbili Village and parts of Manyatta B from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Nyeri County will have several scheduled maintenance areas. Customers around Mathari Hospital and Outspan Medical College will be affected from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., including Mathari Shopping Centre, Vok Booster 1, Kagongo Village, Caritas, Chania Rwamba and the transformer area.
A larger section covering Ihwagi and Ragati Tea Factory will experience an interruption from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The affected locations include Ihwagi Market, Ihwagi Secondary School, Gathehu Village, Gatondo, Itundu, Kangiri, Giakaibei, Ndumanu Village, Kanjuri, Ragati Tea Factory, Ragati Forest Station and surrounding areas.
Murang’a and Embu areas
In Murang’a County, customers in Mukurwe, Njaini and Kihumbuini will be affected from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
The affected locations include Kihumbuini Market, Mukurwe Primary School and Githima Market.
In Embu County, the maintenance will affect areas around Karurumo, Ishiara and Kanyuambora from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Listed locations include Kamumu, Soko, Karerema, Gwakaithi Primary School, Karigiri Primary School, Murari Village, Kavengero, Kabubua, Mugwanjogu, Kirigo Secondary School, Ngoce, Ciangera and Munthathara.
Kitui and Garissa interruptions
In Kitui County, customers around Maliku Market, Kavisuni Market, Kanyangi Market and Kanyongonyo will experience an interruption from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
The affected locations include Mandongoi Secondary School, Kanyangi Secondary School, Zambia Water Supply and surrounding areas.
In Garissa County, the scheduled maintenance will affect Sumeya, 17KR Modika and Maua Millers from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The listed areas include Maua Millers, Modika CAK, 17KR, Sumeya, Quba, Bulla Hagar and Duale Farm.
Kenya Power advised customers in the affected areas to make appropriate arrangements ahead of the planned interruptions. Customers can obtain additional information through Kenya Power’s customer-care channels and its official website.
