Kenya Power lists areas that will experience blackouts on Thursday
By David Nthua, December 3, 2025The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has sent a message to Kenyans about a planned power outage on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Through its Facebook page on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Kenya Power shared a scanned file showing all regions expected to experience the blackout.
The notice explained that the interruption is part of routine network maintenance aimed at improving electricity reliability.
“Good evening, the following areas will be on planned power maintenance tomorrow (04.12.2025). For advance notice details,” the company stated.
Kenya Power alerts Kenyans
In Nairobi, residents of Eastleigh will be without power from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The outage will affect Hombe Road, Nairobi Technical Polytechnic, Don Bosco High School, Kipande Athumani Street, Mweni Road, Racecourse Primary, Barakaat Hospital, Muratina Street, Jam Street and Ushirika Estate.
In the Nairobi South zone, Tassia NGO and its surrounding customers will experience a shorter interruption from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Beyond the capital, a large section of Kiambu County will also be affected. Areas such as Kwa Maiko, Marige, Miguta, Kanjai, Kwa Ndonga, Kanjuku, Gathugu, Kibicho Shops and Mitahato will experience an outage running from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Uthiru, Muthiga and Kinoo will have the same timeline.
In Kirinyaga County, residents in Makutano and Rukanga will be switched off within the same nine-hour window. The outage will cover Makutano Town, Tebere Concrete, Wachoro Boys, Kaminji, Rukanga AP, Kamweri, Kirwara and nearby homes.
The Coast region will also see a wide coverage, with sections of Sabaki in Kilifi County expected to experience an outage from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This includes Mwembe Resort, Gongoni, Mjanaheri, San Marko and Karibuni Villas. Parts of Taita Taveta, including Maktau Town, Kwa Mnegwa, Godoma and the Lumo Conservancy hotels, will also be affected.
In the Western region, the outage will hit Chimoi in Kakamega, covering Manda, Luandeti, Chekalini, Matutu and Bishop Njenga Girls.
The Central Rift region will see power interruptions in parts of Bomet County, including Dikirr, Mokondo and Kirindon. Nearby areas such as Esoit, Kapolecho, Simotwet, Tumda and Kapsinendet will also be affected. In Kericho County, Kapsot Market, Ernest Tea, Keriwest and SPI will be switched off.
KPLC assured customers that the interruptions are temporary and necessary for long-term stability of the network.
How to survive during power blackout
Although power outages can be frustrating, a little advance preparation can make the day smoother.
Charging essential devices such as phones, laptops, torches and power banks ahead of time can prevent unnecessary inconvenience.
Modern rechargeable bulbs that store power for hours can offer relief at night, while keeping a small flashlight in an easy to find location helps during unexpected darkness.
Households that rely on fridges may consider minimising door openings to retain cold air.
Kenya Power encourages customers to treat the maintenance exercise as part of improving overall service quality even if it comes with temporary discomfort.