- Kenya Power announced planned maintenance outages affecting several counties on Friday, October 23, 2026
- The electricity interruptions will cover areas across five counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri
- Kenya Power said the maintenance window will run from 9am to 5pm on the affected day
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Nairobi - Kenya Power has notified residents in five counties, among them Nairobi and Nyeri, to brace for electricity interruptions on Friday, October 23, 2026, as the utility carries out scheduled network maintenance.
Source: Twitter
The power distributor issued the notice on Thursday evening, listing the specific areas that would be affected during the eight-hour window.
Planned outage details
The interruptions are set to begin at 9am and conclude at 5pm. Kenya Power described the shutdown as part of routine network maintenance work rather than an emergency response.
The outages will affect areas spread across five counties, with Nairobi and Nyeri among those listed. Residents and businesses in the named localities are advised to make alternative arrangements for the duration of the maintenance period.
Kenya Power regularly carries out such planned interruptions to upgrade and repair sections of the national electricity grid. The utility typically publishes advance notices to allow affected customers to prepare ahead of the downtime.
1. Parts of Nairobi County
Area: Part of Argwings Kodhek (9 am - 5 pm)
Part of Argwings Kodhek, Ralph Bunche Road, Nelson Awour Centre, Nairobi Hosp, Landmark Plaza, Kwetu Hostels, Hurlingham S/Centre, Woodlands Road, Part of Jabavu Lane, Lee Funeral Home, Upperhill Medical Hosp, UoN Dental School, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Ngong Ave, The Chancery Building, Bishops Road, Sarova Panafric Hotel, Fairview Hotel and adjacent customers.
Area: Part of Pangani (9 am - 5 pm)
Forest Road, Chai Road, Pamba Road & adjacent customers.
Area: Githurai (9 am - 5 pm)
Githurai 45, Mt. Kenya, Siloam, PEFA, Progressive, Kimbo, Clay City, Farmers Choice Kasarani and adjacent customers.
2. Part of Nandi County
Area: Koisolik, Kimong (9 am - 5 pm)
Koisolik, Kimong, Sarora and adjacent customers.
3. Part of Kakamega County
Area: Musanda Market (8.30 am - 5 pm)
Musanda Market, Lureko, Matawa, Imanga, Buhuru, Lukongo, Musanda Market, Bungatsi, Mutoma B and adjacent customers.
4. Parts of Migori County
Area: Obware, Ojawa (9 am - 5 pm)
Obware School, Obware Health Centre, Okayo, Ngira Booster, Ojawa and adjacent customers.
5. Parts of Nyeri County
Area: Gachatha, Kariguini (9 am - 5 pm)
Kiandu Network Boosters, Kihora, Gachatha Mkt, Gachatha C/Fact, Kwa Joseph, Mutoigu, Kariguini Market, Thandii and adjacent customers.
Area: Endarasha. Charity, Watuka (9 am - 5 pm)
Pura, Gakanga, Gitegi, Watuka Secondary, Embaringo, Nganoini, Kulamawe, Kimunyuru Market, Kimunyuru Primary and adjacent customers.
EPRA electricity consumption per region
Kenya’s electricity consumption in the financial year ending June 2026 saw the Nairobi region lead in both share and growth across all eight regions.
Although South Nyanza used the least electricity, consumption there rose fastest, climbing 17.93% after a major transmission line improved supply.
Source: TUKO.co.ke