Planned Long Blackout Tomorrow, Check If You Will Be Affected

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced planned electricity interruptions in selected areas across 10 counties on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the utility firm undertakes maintenance and upgrades to its power network.

In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 13, the company said the interruptions would affect parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Kericho, Nyeri, Meru, Murang’a, Embu, Kirinyaga, Kiambu and Kitui counties.

The planned outages will take place at different times, with some areas expected to remain without electricity for up to nine hours. Kenya Power said the exercise is necessary to facilitate maintenance, network improvements, new customer connections and the replacement of power lines affected by road construction.

Residents and businesses in the affected locations have been advised to plan ahead for the scheduled interruptions.

In Nairobi County, parts of Ridgeways will experience an outage from 9am to 5pm, affecting Safaripark, Roasters, Mukima Drive and neighbouring customers. Parts of Westlands will also be affected during the same hours, including sections of Taarifa Road, Forest Road, Parklands Road, Ojijo Road and Mpaka Road, as well as MP Shah Hospital, Parklands Police, Crescent Road and nearby premises.

In Kajiado County, an interruption is scheduled from 8am to 5pm in parts of Ngong Town, Kibiko, Lemiso, Gichagi, Abadarengere, Maragara, Olemontet, Booster Road, parts of KHIBT, Chavara, Kimuka, Maroroi, Saikeri and Ilgaloog.

Parts of Kericho County will experience an outage from 8am to 4pm. The affected locations include Koitaburot, West Valley, Kejiriet, Kipsitet Girls, Kipsitet Market and Koyaibei Market.

In Nyeri County, Jamii Hospital, Karatina Sub-County Hospital, Saigon, Mawasco, Ragati Primary and nearby facilities will be affected from 8am to 5pm. Kirimara will have a separate interruption from 9am to 5pm, affecting Kirimara Coffee Factory, Kirimara Water Pump and Kirimara Village.

In Meru County, the outage will run from 8am to 5pm in Mutuati, Laare, Kambi Kairanya, Antubetwe Kiongo, Kieni Kia Muti, Karama Market, Nkoe, Athawene, Mea, Kanuni, Kamukuji, Nkamathi, Mariri, Niaikuriu, Tuuru Mission, Ithata and Kamweline.

Parts of Murang’a County, including Kahigaini, Gaitheri, Kiambugi Market, Mugeka Market, Gaturi CCM, Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga, Kaweru and Githundi, will experience an interruption from 9am to 5pm.

In Embu County, areas around Runyenjes and Gichiche will be affected from 8:30am to 5pm. These include Kang’ondu, Runyenjes DO, Moi Mbiruri, Nduuri Market, Gikuuri Health Centre, Ngarari Primary, Runyenjes KCC Plant, Kang’ethiri, Gichera Booster and Kagaari Secondary School.

In Kirinyaga County, parts of Kutus Town will experience an outage from 9am to 5pm. The affected areas include Kutus Ngomongo, Kibira, Kirinyaga County Offices in Kutus, Kimicha, Spenza, Kirinyaga Coffee Mills, Kiaga, parts of Kagio and Gakindu.

In Kiambu County, Kamiti Corner, Mugumo, Fig Tree, St Anthony, Kiu River, Kamiti Ridge, Marion School and Wood Creek will be affected from 9am to 5pm. Parts of Membley and Wataalam will also experience interruptions, affecting Membley Estate, Jack Ridge School, Githunguri Ranch, Gitambaya, Githunguri Primary, Membley PCEA, Membley High School, Membley Serengeti, Membley Sweet Water, Peak Academy and Fort Jesus Ruiru.

In Kitui County, the outage will run from 8am to 5pm, affecting Mwambiu, Nyaani, Kalua, Ikoo, Mutito, Itiko and Masasini.

Customers in the listed areas should check the schedule carefully and make alternative arrangements where necessary, particularly for essential activities that depend on electricity.

Kenya Power said the planned interruptions are part of its routine work to maintain and improve the reliability of electricity supply.

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