Kenya Power Announces 8-Hour Electricity Blackout in Parts of Nairobi on Thursday, November 12

Residents and business owners in several parts of Nairobi are expected to experience an electricity interruption on Thursday, November 12, 2026, following a planned maintenance announcement by Kenya Power. The electricity distributor has scheduled an eight-hour power outage that will affect selected locations in and around Eastleigh. According to the notice issued on Wednesday evening, November 11, the interruption will begin at 9:00 am and is expected to end at 5:00 pm.

The scheduled maintenance will affect Hombe Road, Quarry Road and Kariokor Flats, among other locations identified by the utility company. Nairobi Technical New Campus, Ushirika Estates, Jam Street and Don Bosco have also been included in the list of affected areas. Customers in neighbouring locations who are connected to the affected electricity distribution network may also experience the interruption.

Kenya Power communicated the planned exercise through a notice shared with the public, giving customers advance information about the expected disruption. The company indicated that the interruption was necessary to facilitate maintenance work on its electricity distribution network. Such exercises are periodically conducted to allow technicians to inspect equipment, undertake repairs and carry out other activities aimed at maintaining reliable electricity supply.

The eight-hour interruption is likely to affect households, businesses, educational institutions and other establishments that depend on electricity for their daily operations. Small businesses operating within the affected neighbourhoods may experience temporary challenges, particularly those relying on electronic payment systems, refrigeration equipment, computers and other electrical appliances.

Residents have been encouraged to make the necessary arrangements before the scheduled disconnection. Charging mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices in advance may help reduce inconvenience during the interruption. Businesses that depend heavily on electricity may also consider alternative power arrangements to minimise disruptions to their operations.

The scheduled exercise follows another planned electricity interruption that affected parts of Nairobi earlier in the week. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Kenya Power had announced a separate eight-hour maintenance exercise affecting Moi Air Base Staff Quarters and adjacent customers. That interruption was also scheduled to run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The two announcements indicate that Kenya Power is undertaking separate maintenance activities in different parts of the capital. However, the latest notice specifically concerns the locations listed for Thursday’s exercise and should not be interpreted as an announcement of a citywide electricity blackout.

Customers in the affected neighbourhoods are advised to plan their activities around the scheduled interruption and monitor official Kenya Power communication channels for any additional updates. Although electricity restoration is expected at 5:00 pm, customers should remain prepared for possible adjustments depending on the progress of the maintenance work.

For residents and business operators in the affected areas, making early preparations will help minimise the inconvenience associated with the temporary loss of electricity.

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