Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of Nairobi and several counties on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with some customers expected to remain without power for up to eight hours.
The scheduled maintenance will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Narok, Tharaka Nithi, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu and Taita Taveta, according to a notice issued by Kenya Power.
Customers in the affected areas have been advised to make arrangements for the planned outages, which will take place at different times depending on the location.
Nairobi power interruptions
In Kitsuru, the scheduled outage will run from 9am to 5pm, affecting Rosslyn Lone Tree, Ruaka Road, Ruaka Groove, parts of Limuru Road and adjacent areas.
Residents and businesses in Marurui will also experience an interruption between 9 am and 5pm. Affected locations include Windsor Hotel, Windsor Park, Mugumoini, Braeburn School, Marurui, parts of Thome and parts of the North Bypass.
Along Mombasa Road, the outage is scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm. Areas and facilities listed by Kenya Power include Alpha Centre, REREC Offices, Nice & Lovely, Manchester Knit, Viraj Complex, Crown Health, Auto Express Mombasa Road and the Total petrol station opposite the airport.
Narok power outage
In Narosora and Loita, Narok County, Kenya Power has scheduled an interruption from 9 am to 5pm.
The affected areas include Narosora Market, Erangata Enteriti Market, Loita, Entasekera Market, Olmeshutie Market, Olorte Market and Kanunga Market.
Note: Kenya Power’s notice labels this interruption as “Monday 06.10.2026.” October 6, 2026 falls on a Tuesday, so customers in the affected area may wish to confirm the schedule with Kenya Power.
Tharaka Nithi interruptions
In Kiini and Giampapo, power will be interrupted from 9 am to 5 pm. Affected locations include Mugona Secondary School, Giampapo Primary School, PCEA Kiini Primary, Giakanja Primary, Ikame Primary, Karingangoru Village, Kiini C.F., Kiamumchumbi TBC and Kaonjo TBC.
Another planned interruption in Kagutu and Kaanwa will run from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Customers around Kaguntu, Kaanwa Market, Chuka Vocational Technical, Mwanjate Market, Mbwiro, Kajuki Market, Igambangombe and Ntumbara are among those listed.
Kiambu power interruption
In Wangige and Gathiga, customers will be without electricity from 9 am to 5 pm.
The affected areas include Njonjo Farm, Wangige Hospital, Wangige Market, Kibiku, Gathiga Market, Otani Residence, Kessel Homes and surrounding areas.
Other counties affected
In Uasin Gishu County, customers around Simba Quarry, Pan Paper, Mbacho and KMTC will experience an interruption from 11 am to 2:30 pm. The affected locations include Simba Quarry, Pan Paper Market and Mbacho KMTC.
In Kisumu County, an outage affecting Angira Village is scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm, covering Angira Secondary School, Angira SDA, Angira Primary School and surrounding areas.
In Taita Taveta County, the whole of Josa, Dembwa and Kishamba will experience a planned interruption from 9 am to 5 pm.
Kenya Power said the maintenance interruptions are planned works and will affect the listed areas and adjacent customers.
Customers seeking assistance or clarification can contact Kenya Power through its customer-care channels, including the *977# service.
The company urged customers in affected areas to plan ahead for the scheduled interruption.
