Kenya Power lists 7 counties including Nairobi to face electricity cuts on Monday, October 12

• Kenya Power announced planned electricity interruptions affecting seven counties on Monday, October 12, 2026
• The utility cited maintenance, network upgrades, and new customer connections as reasons for the scheduled outages
• Affected residents in Nairobi and Nyeri should expect no power supply for up to nine hours during the exercise

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kenya Power has announced a planned electricity interruption across seven counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri, scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.

The utility issued the notice on Sunday evening, informing customers that power supply would be cut off starting at 8:00am and restored by 5:00pm, representing a nine-hour outage window for all affected areas.

In the notice, Kenya Power cited Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules as the legal basis for the interruption, stating that periodic supply disruptions are necessary to carry out routine operations on the national grid.

The utility explained that the outages serve several operational purposes, including routine maintenance and upgrading of existing power lines, connecting new customers to the network, and replacing infrastructure during road construction projects.

Counties Affected by the Outage

Seven counties are set to experience the interruptions, with Nairobi and Nyeri among those listed in the notice. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make alternative arrangements for the duration of the outage.

Kenya Power conducts scheduled maintenance exercises regularly across the country to ensure the reliability and stability of the national electricity grid. Customers in affected zones are typically advised to switch off sensitive electrical appliances before the supply is restored to avoid damage from power surges.

1. Parts of Nairobi County

Area: Peponi (9am - 5pm)

Peponi Road, General Mathenge, Donyo Sabuk, Spring Valley Road and adjacent customers.

2. Parts of Kajiado County

Area: Ngong, Kajiado (8am - 5pm)

Parts of Ngong Town, Zambia, Scheme 305, Elpaso, Olepolos, Vet Farm, Juanco, Kangawa, Bulbul, Whole of Kerarapon, Masai School, Jogoo Road and adjacent customers.

3. Parts of West Pokot County

Area: Serewo, Kacheliba (9am - 5pm)

Pkopoch, Serewo, Kitelakapel, Kacheliba, Orolwo, Kodich, Konyao, Kasei, Kiwawa, Kamketo, Chelopoy, Alale & adjacent customers.

4. Parts of Nandi County

Area: Himaki, Lelwak (10 am - 11 am)

Himaki, Soko Mjinga, Lelwak, Kogamei, Lengubei, Nduroto & adjacent customers.

5. Parts of Nyeri County

Area: King'ong'o Prison, Garden Estate (9 am - 5 pm)

Coca-Cola, King’ong’o Pri, Good Shepherd Academy, Nyeri Pri, Rware Sec, Nyeri Baptist, Nyeri Inn, Autospin Garage, King’ong’o Est & adjacent customers

6. Parts of Meru County

Area: Igembe Tea Factory, Kimongoro (8 am - 5 pm)

Igembe T/Fact, Igembe Boys, Amungeti C/Fact, Kimongoro Mrkt, Athi Mrkt, Red Canteen, Kilindine, NCME, Antobochiu, Kaweru, Ntherone, Kianda, Ugoti, Teera, Marega, Amwamba, Kagoma, Ikuu and adjacent customers.

7. Parts of Embu County

Area: Gatondo, Kiamuringa (8:30 am - 4 pm)

Gatondo, Maramuri, Kiamuringa, Havard, Muchonoke, Mungau, Minuri, Mwangaza, Kambaru, Makunguru, Siakago Mkt, Siakago Girls, Gitiburi, Gikuyari & adjacent customers.

Nyoro vows to reduce cost of electricity

In other news, Kiharu MP and People's Party leader Ndindi Nyoro pledged to lower electricity costs and make education free if elected president in the 2027 ballot.

Nyoro said cheaper power could attract investors and create jobs, while free schooling could begin in January 2028.

His campaign also drew scrutiny over claims that he is working to split the Mt. Kenya vote. Meanwhile, Nyoro is the largest individual shareholder in Kenya Power.

Source: TUKO.co.ke