Prepare for Up to 9-Hours Without Power as KPLC Issues Fresh Saturday Outage Affecting These Areas

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued a fresh electricity outage notice warning residents, businesses and institutions in parts of Nyeri and Kiambu counties to prepare for lengthy power interruptions on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The planned maintenance will affect several busy residential neighbourhoods, shopping centres, schools, hospitals, commercial establishments and other facilities. Some customers are expected to remain without electricity for up to nine hours, raising concerns over possible disruptions to businesses and normal household activities.

Customers in the affected locations have been advised to make alternative arrangements before the scheduled interruptions begin, particularly those operating businesses and institutions that depend on a steady electricity supply.

In Nyeri County, the interruption will affect Ihwagi Market and Ragati Tea Factory, with electricity scheduled to go off from 8am to 5pm.

The affected locations include Ihwagi Market, Ihwagi Coffee Factory, Ihwagi Secondary School, Gathehu Village, Gatondo Secondary School, Kariki TBC, Kiawaiguru TBC, Gitemaini TBC, Itundu Market, Kangiri TBC, Gachuguina TBC and Kiarage TBC.

Other areas listed in the notice include Giakaibei Market, Giakaibei Secondary School, Ndumanu Village, Kanjuri High School, Kanjuri Market, Giagathege TBC, Kiunjugi TBC, Kariambi TBC, Gitima-ini Market, Kiangengi Market, Ragati Tea Factory, Kagochi Market, Ragati Forest Station, Kianjiru-ini TBC and One KM.

The interruption will also affect Safaricom and Airtel boosters, alongside adjacent customers connected to the affected power network.

In Kiambu County, residents and businesses around Ruiru Kimbo and Murera Coffee will experience an eight-hour outage from 9am to 5pm.

The affected areas include Murera Kimbo, Murera Coffee, Mugutha, Ruiru KU Model School, DC Kwa Kairu, GSU Ruiru, Spur Mall, NIBS, Toll Station, Ruiru Golf Club, Mona Park, Mulberry, Kwa Chief, Wankan, Paul Mwai, Happy Church, Courtesy Beach and Green Ridge.

Other locations facing the interruption include Mugutha Secondary School, Murera Primary School, St. Martins Catholic Church, Mugutha One Four, Judea Estate, Mugutha Police Station, Neema Estate, River Line Estate, Dam Ridge Estate, Ruera Dam, Makaburi Village, Wa Kariuki, Apollos and areas behind Spur Mall, as well as adjacent customers.

Ruaka Town and surrounding neighbourhoods will also experience a power interruption from 9am to 5pm.

According to the maintenance notice, the affected locations include Kyuna Road, Joyland, Gertrude’s Hospital, Quickmart Ruaka, Cleanshelf Ruaka, Total Service Station and Gikwaru Drive, alongside neighbouring customers.

The scheduled interruptions could affect shopping activities, healthcare services, learning institutions and businesses that rely on electricity for their daily operations.

Residents in the affected areas are therefore advised to charge their mobile phones and other essential devices in advance.

Business owners and institutions should also make contingency arrangements to minimise disruptions during the maintenance period.

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