Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of Nairobi and six counties on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to allow scheduled maintenance work on the electricity network.
The outages will affect selected areas in Nairobi, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, Uasin Gishu and Nandi, according to a notice issued by the utility company.
Kenya Power said the affected customers should prepare for interruptions during the specified maintenance periods.
“Good evening, Please find attached the list of areas scheduled for planned power maintenance tomorrow, 2nd September 2026. ^WN”, the company said in its notice.
Nairobi power cuts
In Nairobi West, parts of Lang’ata are scheduled to lose electricity from 9 am to 5 pm.
The affected areas include KWS Headquarters, Lang’ata Barracks, Camp David Lang’ata, KRA, Jambo Estate, Shree Cutch, Samaj, CALE Infrastructure, EPCO, Tamarind, Trident Park, Carnivore Restaurant, Gulf Energy, Daisy Park, Oyster Mews, Westpark, Phenom Park, Phenom Estate, Serene Gardens, Dorothy Park and adjacent customers.
Parts of Nairobi South will also be without power between 9 am and 5 pm. The listed areas include St Joseph, St Charles Lwanga, Danon High School, Sewer Plant, Sewage S/Centre, St Cecilia, Watoto Wema, Kwa Rutto, Alphonse, Kwa Malorry, Kwa Kogi and Kwa Muturi.
Power interruptions in counties
In Murang’a County, the scheduled maintenance will affect Kiruri, Ichichi, Gathaithi, Mununga, Karurumo and adjacent areas between 9 am and 5 pm.
In Nyeri County, the outage will affect parts of Gathugu Market, including Kagumo-Ini Coffee, Kiamabara Dispensary, Gathugu Market, Gathugu Coffee Factory, Iharu, Gaiti, Mt Carmel Secondary School, Kagumo-Ini Water Pump, Gathagana, Safaricom Boosters and Airtel Boosters.
Parts of Muthambi in Tharaka Nithi County will also be affected from 9 am to 5 pm. The list includes Marima Primary, Ntatua, Rwanderi Coffee Factory, Muthambi Secondary, Rurea Village, Kangethia Primary, Karigini Secondary and Market, Bishop Ezekiel Primary, Kajambaki Primary, Mumbuni Secondary, St Bornventure Secondary and Ntakani Market.
In Homa Bay County, Kenya Power has scheduled an interruption affecting Kaugege Centre, the whole of Mbita Town, Rusinga Island and adjacent customers from 9 am to 5 pm.
In Uasin Gishu County, customers in Mugundoi, Chemenеi, Ngeria and Chepkigen will experience a planned interruption from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Meanwhile, parts of Nandi County covering Ol’Essos and Himaki will be affected from 9.30 am to 5 pm. The areas listed include part of Ol’Essos Technical, Emrok Tea, Himaki and Chepkunyuk.
Customers in the listed areas should make alternative arrangements for electricity-dependent activities before the scheduled Kenya Power maintenance begins.
