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List of areas to experience blackout on Monday, January 4
05th January, 2026 07:23 AM
Kenya Power has announced a planned power interruption affecting parts of Nyeri County on Monday, January 5, 2026, as part of routine network maintenance.
In a notice issued on Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, through their X account, the utility company said the outage will take place within the Mt Kenya Region and will run for eight hours, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The maintenance exercise will affect areas within Tetu Sub-county, with Kenya Power stating that the interruption is necessary to allow technicians to carry out essential work on the electricity network.
According to the notice, areas expected to experience the blackout include Kagunduini, Munungaini, Tetu Girls, Gitathini, Kamuyu Dispensary, Kamuyu Primary School, Giati, Khihatha, Kinunga, Ihwa, Chania, Githuthi, Kariumba, Tetu Boys, and surrounding customers.
“Good evening. The following areas will be on planned power maintenance tomorrow (05.01.2026),” the company stated.
Kenya Power advised that customers in these areas plan accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance period.
The utility company stated that planned maintenance exercises are critical for ensuring a reliable electricity supply and minimising unexpected power interruptions.
These activities are carried out to inspect, service, and upgrade electrical infrastructure, which includes transformers, distribution lines, and other essential components of the electricity network.
Customers seeking further clarification or updates on the planned interruption have been encouraged to reach out through Kenya Power’s official communication channels.
For further details and updates on scheduled maintenance, Kenya Power has directed customers to visit their official website at https://www.kplc.co.ke/customer-support#powerschedule.
The company regularly issues advance notices on scheduled outages to allow affected customers adequate time to prepare.
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