Kenya Power announces Tuesday blackouts in Nairobi, Nyeri, Embu and Tana River

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Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Embu and Tana River counties on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with outages scheduled to last between eight and nine hours.

In a notice published ahead of the planned maintenance on Monday, October 26, 2026, the utility listed several residential areas, roads, schools, businesses and other facilities expected to be affected.

The interruptions are scheduled to begin at 9 am, with most areas expected to experience outages until 5 pm. In parts of Tana River County, the interruption is scheduled to end at 6 pm.

RonnyTV screengrab of the Kenya Power notice.PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/KenyaPowerLtd

Nairobi: Parklands and Dagoretti Corner to experience blackouts

In Nairobi, parts of Parklands will experience a planned power interruption from 9 am to 5 pm.

The affected locations include Laxicon, Parklands Road, Muthithi Road, Mogotio Road and Wambugu Road, alongside neighbouring customers.

Another interruption will affect parts of Ngong Road and Dagoretti Corner during the same hours.

Areas and facilities listed in the notice include Lenana School, Ngando Area Racecourse, Dagoretti Corner, Talanta Stadium, the Agricultural Society of Kenya, Ayany Estate, parts of Miotoni Road and Rubis Petrol Station.

Customers in adjacent areas may also be affected.

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

Nyeri County: Mihuti and Mukurweini

In Nyeri County, the scheduled interruption will affect Mihuti and Mukurweini from 9 am to 5 pm.

Kenya Power listed Mihuti Market, Mihuti Secondary School, Thiha Village, Marandini, Ngimaini PCEA and Njege among the affected locations.

The utility also warned that neighbouring customers could experience the outage.

Embu County: Karambari and Kirie

In Embu County, parts of Karambari and Kirie will experience a planned electricity interruption from 9 am to 5 pm.

The affected locations include Karambari, Mbarwari, Kirie Market, Kirie Mission, Mukorori, Kiamugongo and Gatua, as well as adjacent customers.

Tana River: Minjila and surrounding areas

In Tana River County, parts of Minjila and surrounding locations will experience the longest scheduled interruption, running from 9 am to 6 pm.

Affected locations include Basket of Hope, Idsowe, Danisa, Tarda, Gamba Primary School, Hewani, Wema Mission, Wema, Kulesa, Garsen, Maziwa, Bilisa, Konkona, Sheli and Kajisteni.

Kenya Power officers during a planned mainenance. PHOTO/RONNY TV
Kenya Power officers during a planned mainenance. PHOTO/RONNY TV

How to check Kenya Power updates

Customers can consult Kenya Power through its official website, www.kplc.co.ke, email [email protected] or the USSD service *977# for assistance.

Residents and businesses in the affected areas should plan around the scheduled outages, particularly those relying on electricity for business operations, refrigeration, communication and other essential activities.

The notice does not specify the reason for the planned interruptions. Customers should monitor official Kenya Power channels for any changes to the schedule.