Kenya Power lists areas in 8 counties to be affected by blackout on Friday
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned power interruption scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, affecting parts of eight counties across the country.
The utility company released details on X on October 2, 2025, specifying the areas and times when residents can expect outages.
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The planned maintenance is part of routine efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network. The affected counties include Nairobi, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Kakamega, Murang’a, Nyeri, and Meru.
Areas and timings
In Nairobi County, the blackout will impact the Westlands area from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Locations affected include parts of 3rd Parklands, Suswa Road, Kusi Lane, Ngado Mpk Road, parts of Parklands, Msnak Road, Ndovu Lane, and General Mathege, as well as adjacent customers.
“Westlands area Friday 03.10.2025 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. Part of 3rd Parklands, Suswa Rd, Kusi Lane, Ngado Mpk Rd, Part of Parklands, Msnak Rd, Ndovu Lane, General Mathege & adjacent customers,” read the statement.
Kericho County will experience outages in the Sireng Dam area, including Boror Primary School, Kipsigi, Murotai Primary, and surrounding locations, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In Uasin Gishu County, residents in Olare, Ngara, Ainabkoi, Ndanai, Chelachebei, Kapkeno, Kaptchowa, Rukuin, Kaptega, Kewet, Cheboror, and nearby areas will be without power from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In Kisumu County, the Masogo Market area, including Ombei Market, Onyabiro, Othoo Market, Ngere Market, Ogilo, and adjacent locations, will face outages from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kakamega County’s Mulwanda and Khwisero areas, covering Khwisero, Mulwanda, Khumsalaba, Emlindi, and nearby customers, will also be affected from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Extended coverage in central and eastern counties
Murang’a County residents in Mesco and Makuyu, including Kandani Primary and Secondary schools, Ndonga Shopping Centre, Githembe Catholic and PCEA churches, Githembe Market, and surrounding areas, will experience outages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In Nyeri County, the Kiawara and Rurie areas, along with Nyaithee, will be without power from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting locations such as Lamuria, Bellevue, Kabendera, Karimiu, Tanyai, Nairutia, Mugunda, Ngobit, Kariguni, Mahiga Meru, Matopeni, Nyaithe c/Fact, parts of Ithekahuno Village, Karathi, Gathiruni, and adjacent customers.
In Meru County, the Mitungu Market area and surrounding locations, including Kithino, KamuJwa, Kithakanaro, Mutuokiama, Maraa Market, Mater Girls, Tharaka Ginnery, Kithatu c/Fact, Kithatu Sisters, Kamiguru, Makandune Market, Rikana Primary, Gakurungu, Kautheine, Gakiwe, Mamuru, Rwombo, Kibuka Primary, Gacigogni, Ithitwe, Gaceero Primary, Kanywee, Manthi Primary, Kathithine, Gimu Farm, Nyomba ya Ethi, Oasis, Muthagene, Karimiga, Sahara City, Tunyal Market, and Tulivu Gardens, will be affected from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kenya Power has urged residents and businesses in the affected areas to plan ahead and apologised for any inconvenience caused during the maintenance work.
