Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of six counties on Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the utility carries out scheduled maintenance on its power network.
The outages will affect customers in Nairobi, Nandi, Nyeri, Kilifi, Taita Taveta and Kwale counties. Most of the interruptions are scheduled to run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., although customers in Kapsumbeiwa, Nandi County, will lose power from 9.30 a.m.
Customers in the affected areas should plan ahead for the temporary interruption, particularly those relying on electricity for businesses, medical equipment, communication and other essential activities.
Nairobi power cuts on September 3
Several parts of Nairobi will be affected by the planned maintenance.
Imara Daima and Kenya Builders
The interruption will run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and will affect part of Villa Franca Estate, Tashcom S/Mkt, Tsavo Gardens Apartments, Valeries Place, Scion Hospital, Elegant Apartments, Kenwood Court, Southern Apartments and Kings Millennium.
Other affected locations include Mukuru Health Centre, Kingswood Park Estate, Think Twice Imara, St Bhakita Mukuru, St Nicholas Academy Embakasi, Unique Estate, Honey Suckle Estate and Gardens, King of Judah, Kenya Builders, Swamirayan Academy and adjacent customers.
Kitisuru
Parts of Kitisuru will also experience an outage between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
The affected areas are Tate Close, Kitisuru Road, Forward Close and adjacent customers.
Huruma
In Huruma, the planned interruption will affect parts of Huruma, Kiamaiko Slaughter, Kariobangi North, Kamunde Road, part of Light Industries and surrounding customers.
Kilimani
The Kilimani interruption will cover parts of Ngong Road, Nairobi Baptist, Coptic Hospital, Royal Nairobi Golf Course, Kindaruma Road, Bishop Magu, Kabarnet Road, Gardens Sudan Embassy, Marcus Garvey, Togoni Road, Timau Road and George Padmore.
Also affected are Yaya Centre, Chaka Road, Argwings Kodhek, Chinese Centre, Nine Planet Sisters, St Nicholas School, Nursing Council of Kenya, Ngong Hills Hotel, Rose Avenue, part of Jabavu Avenue, Jamii Bora, Kingdom Bank, Carrefour S/Mkt, Naivas, Quickmart and adjacent customers.
Nandi and Nyeri power interruptions
In Nandi County, Kenya Power has scheduled an interruption in Kapsumbeiwa from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Affected locations include Kapsumbeiwa Tea, Kabuti, St Elizabeth Secondary School and adjacent customers.
In Nyeri County, the outage will run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. in the Githungo Primary and Witemere Market areas. Chaka Borehole, Relai Hotel, Githungo Densification, Thegu Estate, Witemere Market, Mathina and adjacent customers are listed among those affected.
Coast region power cuts
In Kilifi County, parts of Watamu and Gede will be without electricity from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The affected areas include Gede Special School, JJC, Total Dabaso, Gede Ruins, Gede Bimba, Bulldog and Timboni.
In Taita Taveta County, the same hours will apply to Mackinnon and Bachuma, including SGR Mackinnon, the whole of Bachuma, Wangala, parts of Mackinnon Town and adjacent customers.
A separate outage will affect Voi, Sagala and Musau, covering Voi and its environs, Moi Hospital Voi, Caltex, the whole of Ikanga, Mwakingali A and B, Tanzania, Kariokor, Sikujua, Sofia, Jua Kali, Mabomani, Voi Safari Lodges and Hotels, Kaloleni, Mazerаs, Birikani, Msambweni, Kasarani, the whole of Sagala, Gimba, Marapu, Kirumbi, Ndara, Kajire, the whole of Msau, Mwasere, Koneny, Tausa, Ndome, Ndile, Mole, Rongé, Mnyuchi, Rahai, Mole, Mwambolembo, Wanganga, Choke and adjacent customers.
Kwale power cuts
In Kwale County, the planned outage in Samburu will run from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Affected locations include Samburu Town, Samburu Dispensary, KRA Samburu, Jirani Smart Energies, Vingurugan, Kwale TTC, Nyalani, Mbita and adjacent customers.
The scheduled interruptions are part of Kenya Power’s planned maintenance programme for Thursday, September 3, 2026.
