Kenya Power Announces Thursday Blackouts in 11 Counties: Check the Full List of Affected Areas

Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in 11 counties on Thursday, October 22, 2026, warning residents, businesses and institutions to prepare for temporary power cuts as the utility undertakes maintenance and network upgrades.

The planned outages will affect selected neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kwale, Kitui, Migori, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri, Kisumu and Nandi counties.

According to Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), most of the affected areas will experience interruptions between 9am and 5pm. However, some locations will have different schedules, with the Embakasi and parts of Meru areas expected to lose electricity from 8am.

The utility said the maintenance work is necessary to improve the electricity network, facilitate new customer connections and replace power lines where infrastructure works, including road construction, require adjustments.

Kenya Power explained that the temporary interruptions are provided for under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, which allows scheduled outages to facilitate essential work on the network.

Residents have been advised to check the specific areas listed in the notice and make arrangements before the interruptions begin. Homes, businesses, hospitals, markets, schools and other institutions within the affected neighbourhoods could experience disruptions during the scheduled work.

In Mombasa, the entire Nyali area is scheduled to experience a power interruption from 9am to 5pm.

The affected locations include Nyali Plaza, Oshwal, Enclave, Beach Road, Salama Estate, Simba Estate, Kisumu Ndogo, Frere Town, Makaburini, Fair Deal, Nature Waters, Harambe Estate, Kongowea, Voice of Kenya (VoK), Old Mugoya and Ziwa la Ng’ombe.

Other affected places include Bombolulu, Mbungoni, Sheik Halifa, Yasmin Waters, Bombolulu Workshop, Double Laundry, Bandari Quarters, Marianist Catholic Church, Hakika Flats, Exhibition Road, Jamhuri Road, Greenwood Drive, Light Academy, Oleander Drive, Coral Drive and Greenwood Mall.

The notice also lists Greenwood Lane, Nyali Barracks, Mount Kenya Road, Chiromo Hospital, Voyager, Nyali Reef, Moyne Drive, Mkomani Butchery, Texas Security, Nyali Cinemax, Kongowea Generation, Rainbow Estate, China Square, part of Kongowea Market, Ratna Square, Sow Ground, Mombasa Academy, Mama Ngina Drive and Jomo Kenyatta Road.

In Kwale, electricity interruptions are scheduled from 9am to 5pm in Mvindeni, Muhaka, Zigira, Mwabungo, Kona Musa, Msikiti Nuru, Ibiza, Jorori and Ukunda Posta.

Residents and traders in these areas should prepare for the temporary disruption throughout the scheduled period.

In Kitui County, the outage will affect Kwa Vonza and surrounding locations from 9am to 5pm.

The listed areas include Kwa Vonza Secondary School, Mikuyuni Primary School, SEKU University, Kwa Mboya Market, Ndalani Market and the Kenyatta University Kitui Campus.

In Kiambu, parts of Banana and Platinum Estate will experience a power interruption from 9am to 5pm.

Other affected locations include Family Bank, Quickmart, Little Sisters, Yamogo, Guango, Gikwaru Inn, Muchatha Primary School, Mugoiya Estate, Waguthu, Gathanga and Kagui Farm.

Residents and businesses in these neighbourhoods should plan for the temporary loss of electricity during the maintenance exercise.

In Migori, the scheduled interruption will run from 9am to 5pm.

The affected locations include Wang’elong’o, Onger, Wath Onger Centre and Kabuto.

Residents in the listed areas have been advised to make the necessary arrangements before the maintenance work begins.

Several parts of Nairobi will experience electricity interruptions on Thursday, with different neighbourhoods scheduled for maintenance.

In Mirema and its surroundings, the outage will run from 9am to 5pm. The affected locations include Lumumba, Mirema Drive, Mirema Road, USIU, Tsavo, Thome 1, Life Bridge Hospital, Safari Park Gardens, part of TRM Drive and Oakwood Estate.

In Spring Valley, the same schedule will affect Peponi Road, Eldama Park, Peponi Gardens and part of Spring Valley Road.

Embakasi will experience a longer scheduled interruption beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm. The affected locations include Baraka Estate, HPSS Embakasi Garrison, Green Corner, PCEA Embakasi and Pride Park Apats.

Another interruption, running from 9am to 5pm, will affect Kasuku and Jabavu areas. The listed locations include Nyangumi Road, Chaka, Lenana Road, Rose Avenue, Kasuku Road, Makuyu Lane, Jabavu Road, Mtito Andei and Theta Lane.

Nairobi residents should confirm whether their specific streets fall within the listed locations before making arrangements for the day.

In Isiolo, electricity supply is scheduled to be interrupted from 9am to 4pm in Mutunyi, Kweruga and Subuiga and surrounding areas.

The affected locations include Daichi Farm, Asili Millers, Mungania Market, Nkado, Engineer, Dr Kiambati, Ntumburi, TM Market, Lewa, Manyangalu, Matunda and Marete.

Unlike most of the other listed locations, the scheduled interruption in these areas is expected to end at 4pm.

Parts of Meru County will experience electricity interruptions from 8am to 5pm.

The affected locations include Ntugi Market, Kibirichia Market, Ntirimiti Base Station, Muruguma Market, Murinya Market, Kanguambi, Ruibi, Naari, Kimbo Market, Marania, VoK, Kironya Kathatene, Kaburiko and Kongoni Farm.

Other locations on the notice include AA Growers, Embori Farm, Kisima Farm, Uhuru Flowers, PJ Dave, Kikwetu Flowers, Kisima Secondary School, Timaflow, School of Adventure, Bloomingdale, Edenbrooks and Subuiga Market.

Residents, farmers and businesses in the affected areas should prepare for the interruption from the early morning hours.

In Nyeri, several locations will experience outages from 9am to 5pm.

The first group includes Ruring’u Stadium, Red Cross Court, Chorong’i C/Fact, Kiamwathi Market, Gatiriini, Giakanja Market, Giakanja C/Fact, Karibaini, Kiunyu, Ikumbo and Karichen.

Another interruption will affect Kiganjo Police College, Kagumo High School, Kiganjo Water Works, Kirichu Market, Sacred Hearts and parts of Kiganjo Market.

Other affected locations include Kanuna, Clara Bakers, Grand Stone Hotel, Site and Services Kiganjo, Nyeri Diocese College, Ihiga Village, Roza Academy, Wangi Water Project and Ndurutu Market.

The notice also lists Kiuu Market, Ujamaa, Mbugua, Gitino Village and Nguyoini, with the interruption scheduled from 9am to 5pm.

In Kisumu, the scheduled power interruption will affect the SOS area, specifically SOS Marera, from 9am to 5pm.

Residents and businesses within the affected location should plan for the temporary disruption.

In Nandi County, the outage will affect Kipyesh, Chemuk and Singilet from 9am to 5pm.

Customers in these locations should take note of the scheduled hours and prepare for the temporary interruption.

What customers should do before the power cuts

Residents and business owners in the affected areas should charge their phones, laptops and other essential devices before electricity supply is interrupted.

Businesses that depend on refrigeration, electronic payment systems or electrically powered equipment should also make appropriate arrangements to reduce disruption.

Households and institutions that rely on electric pumps for water supply may need to store sufficient water in advance. Customers who use backup generators should ensure they are operated safely and in well-ventilated locations.

The scheduled times indicate the planned maintenance window, although the actual restoration of electricity may depend on the work required at each location.

Customers should refer to Kenya Power’s official communication channels for any updates or changes to the published schedule.

The utility’s announcement serves as an important reminder for residents to check the full list carefully because the interruptions will not affect every neighbourhood in the 11 counties.

Anyone living or operating a business in the listed locations should confirm the applicable schedule and make preparations before Thursday morning.