List of areas to experience power outage on Thursday
By Paulette Mboga, October 8, 2025Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power interruption in select parts of the country on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
The maintenance exercise will take place between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm in most regions and is aimed at upgrading the electricity network to enhance the reliability and safety of supply.
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Taking it to X on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the company wrote, “Good evening, Please find the areas on scheduled power maintenance for 09/10/2025.”
Nairobi and lower eastern region
In Nairobi, residents along Mombasa Road will be affected. The outage will impact areas including Intercounty, Small World Country Club, Game Ranch, Aquaest, Kanini Clinic, Brava, Lukenya Academy, Ksyumbunguo Hotel, Amazing Kenya, and surrounding customers. The interruption will run from 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
In Machakos County, parts of Matuu will experience a similar outage. Affected areas include Matuu Town, Kakumini, Kithendu, Muthesya, Mamba, Sofia, Ndalani, Kisiiki, Mavoloni, Kambi Mawe, Kwa Ndolo, Yatta Water, Kateki, Kaluluini, Kyasioni, Maiyuni, and nearby locations.
Western and Rift Valley region
Kenya Power also announced planned interruptions in the North Rift and Western regions. In Uasin Gishu County, areas around Kapchumba, including Kapchumba Secondary School, Lower Kiplombe, Kambi Thomas, and Chemabwai, will have no electricity from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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In Kisumu County, the blackout will affect Apondo Kasare, Thur Dibuoro, Nyakwere, Kongowo, KEMFRI, Sango Rota, Sangoro, Nyawalo, and surrounding areas- 8:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
Kakamega County will also be hit by power interruptions. Butali Market, Butali Sugar Factory, Mastakha Market, Chebwayi, Matete Market, Kivaiywa Secondary School, Bande Market, and nearby customers will be without electricity for most of the day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Mt. Kenya and Central region
In Nyeri County, the outage will cover Gikondi, Kibutio, Mwate Primary, Gikondi Technical, SR Ireen Secondary, Nduma Market, Kaharo Secondary, and Muthuthini Market.
Kirinyaga County will see power cuts in Kianyaga, Rukenya, and Philadelphia areas, affecting Kiandubiu Projects, Kianyaga Town, Rwambiti Village, Kanjuu Village, and surrounding customers.
In Kiambu County, Kikuyu Town, Magana Complex, Muthiga, Kidfarmacco, Universal Factory, Regen, Ondiri, Karai, and Kihumo are among the affected locations. Areas around YMCA, Broadways, and BAT—including Mt. Kenya University, Mama Millers, and Kenya Paper Sintel—will also be affected.
