Kenya Power has announced a planned electricity interruption in parts of Gigiri, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to facilitate scheduled power maintenance.
According to a notice issued by the utility, the power interruption will run from 9 am to 5 pm, affecting selected customers within the Gigiri area.
The company listed the Canadian Embassy, Rwanda Embassy, Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) campus and Rubis petrol station at the United Nations (UN) junction among the areas expected to be affected.
Other customers located near the listed facilities will also experience the scheduled power interruption.
The maintenance is part of Kenya Power’s planned electricity works, which require temporary interruptions to supply in designated areas.
Residents, businesses and institutions within the affected section of Gigiri have been advised to plan for the eight-hour interruption and make the necessary arrangements to minimise disruption to their activities.
Businesses that depend on electricity for daily operations may need to prepare alternative arrangements, while customers using electrically powered equipment should take appropriate precautions before the scheduled outage begins.
Kenya Power publishes planned maintenance notices to inform customers about anticipated supply interruptions and the locations expected to be affected.
Customers seeking further information or clarification can contact the utility through its official website, www.kplc.co.ke, or its customer care channels.
The company also communicates customer updates through its official Kenya Power social media platforms.
The planned maintenance is scheduled to begin at 9 am and end at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Customers in the affected parts of Gigiri should make preparations ahead of the scheduled start time.
Affected areas at a glance
- Location: Part of Gigiri, Nairobi
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 9 am to 5 pm
- Affected facilities: Canadian Embassy, Rwanda Embassy, KTTC campus and Rubis at the UN junction
- Other affected customers: Adjacent customers within the designated area
