Kenya Power Announces 10-Hour Outage in Four Counties

Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Embu and Tana River counties on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance and upgrades to the electricity network.

The utility company issued the notice on Monday, October 26, advising customers in the affected areas to prepare for temporary power disruptions. According to reports published by and K24 Digital, the outages will affect selected locations rather than entire counties.

The interruptions will begin at different times depending on the location. Some customers in Nairobi will experience a 10-hour outage from 7am to 5pm, while most other listed areas are scheduled to lose electricity from 9am to 5pm.

Nairobi County: Parts of Parklands will experience an outage from 9am to 5pm. The affected locations include Laxicon, Parklands Road, Muthithi Road, Mogotio Road and Wambugu Road.

Parts of Ngong Road and Dagoretti Corner will face an interruption from 7am to 5pm. The affected areas include Lenana School, Ngando, Racecourse, Talanta Stadium, the Agricultural Society of Kenya Ayany Estate, part of Miotoni Road and Rubis Petrol Station, alongside neighbouring customers.

Nyeri County: Electricity will be interrupted in parts of Mihuti and Mukurweini from 9am to 5pm. The listed locations include Mihuti Market, Mihuti Secondary School, Thiha Village, Marandini, Ngimaini PCEA and Njege.

Embu County: Parts of Karambari and Kirie will experience an outage from 9am to 5pm. The affected locations include Mbarwari, Kirie Market, Kirie Mission, Mukorori, Kiamugongo and Gatua.

Tana River County: Parts of Minjila and surrounding areas are also listed for planned maintenance. Locations include Idsowe, Danisa, Tarda, Gamba Primary School, Hewani, Wema Mission, Kulesa, Garsen, Maziwa, Bilisa, Konkona, Sheli and Kajisteni. However, published reports differ on the scheduled restoration time, so customers should confirm the latest notice from Kenya Power.

The planned interruptions are intended to facilitate maintenance and network improvements, including work on power lines and connections for new customers, according to reports covering the company’s notice.

Residents and businesses in the affected locations are advised to charge electronic devices, make alternative arrangements for essential activities and check official Kenya Power updates for any changes to the schedule.

The interruptions will affect the specified areas and neighbouring customers connected to the relevant network sections.

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