Kenya Power Announces Week-Long Planned Outages Across Multiple Counties for Network Upgrades
Kenya Power has released a comprehensive schedule of planned electricity interruptions expected to affect several regions nationwide between August 17 and August 23, 2025. The utility company says the outages are necessary to allow engineers to upgrade ageing power lines, connect new consumers, and carry out routine maintenance aimed at stabilising supply, especially ahead of the anticipated peak demand period. In a public notice issued under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, the company urged affected customers to plan accordingly and report emergencies to the nearest Kenya Power office.
In Nairobi County, the outages will mainly impact residential and commercial areas across Kitsuru, Loresho, Githurai, Kiamumbi, Muthaiga, Parklands, Westlands, and Lower Kabete. The interruptions—scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.—are expected to disrupt daily activities in key neighbourhoods such as General Mathenge Drive, Peponi Road, Spring Valley, Kyuna Road, Zimmerman, and parts of Limuru Road. Kenya Power noted that the maintenance works will enhance reliability in regions that have recently experienced recurrent power fluctuations. Similar outages will affect parts of Makueni and Machakos counties, including Sultan Hamud, Joska, Tala, and Kangundo, as the company continues expanding capacity in fast-growing urban centres along Kangundo Road.
The Central Rift, Western, South Nyanza, Mt. Kenya, and Coast regions will also experience scheduled blackouts. In Nakuru County, Kenya Power technicians will carry out maintenance in Naivasha, affecting areas around Keroche Brewery, Oserian, and Kongoni. Parts of Kericho, Narok, and Busia will similarly see full-day outages. In the Mt. Kenya region, extensive maintenance will take place in Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, Murang’a, and Meru counties—areas that have recently recorded increased electricity demand due to industrial and agricultural expansion. Coastal counties—including Mombasa and Kilifi—will experience some of the most widespread interruptions, with Shanzu, Bamburi, Nyali, Mkomani, and parts of Malindi expected to go without power for several hours.
Kenya Power maintains that the planned outages are part of an ongoing nationwide effort to modernise the electricity network, reduce technical faults, and prepare for new connections. The company has encouraged members of the public to regularly check updates on its official website and social media pages, where real-time notices will be posted in case of schedule changes. Customers are also urged to keep appliances switched off during the outage window to prevent damage when power is restored.