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Kenya Power lists areas to experience blackouts on Saturday, July 18

William Muthama 17th July, 2026 07:22 PM

Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions affecting parts of Migori and Meru counties on Saturday, July 18, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance works on its power network.

In a notice issued to customers on Friday, July 17, 2026, the utility company said the scheduled outages will run between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, depending on the location, and will affect several towns, schools, businesses and surrounding areas.

“Good evening. The listed areas will be under planned power maintenance tomorrow (July 18, 2026). We regret any inconvenience that may be caused during the operations,” Kenya Power said.

Migori County

In the South Nyanza Region, parts of Migori County will experience a planned power interruption from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The affected areas include Migori Airstrip, Ragana, Nyanchabo, Karamu, Mabera, Nyabohanse, Motemorabu, Isebania, KRA, and adjacent customers.

Kenya Power notice listing areas set to experience a planned blackout.PHOTO/@KenyaPower_Care/X

“Affected Areas: Migori Airstrip, Ragana, Nyanchabo, Karamu, Mabera, Nyabohanse, Motemorabu, Isebania, KRA & adjacent customers. Saturday, 18.07.2026 TIME: 8.30 am – 5.00 am,” the notice stated.

Meru County

In the Mt. Kenya Region, customers in parts of Meru County will also be affected by the maintenance exercise from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The interruption will affect Gimpine Primary School, Thaari, parts of Kianjai, Uuru, Miathene, Kirukire, Kathiiri, Karimba Primary School, Miathene KMTC, Kanjalu Girls, Ithamare, Mwithu Coffee Factory, Giunku, Kiandiu, Kitheo, and nearby customers.

Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin Oduor

“Affected Areas: Gimpine Pri, Thaari, Part of Kianjai, Uuru, Miathene, Kirukire, Kathiiri, Karimba Pri Sch, Miathene KMTC, Kanjalu Girls, Ithamare, Mwithu C/Fact, Giunku, Kiandiu, Kitheo & adjacent customers,” the notice stated.

Kenya Power said adjacent customers connected to the affected power lines should also expect interruptions during the maintenance period.

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