Parts of Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru among areas to be hit by blackout on Tuesday, August 11
By William Muthama, August 10, 2026Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of 11 counties on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the utility company carries out network maintenance.
In a public notice on Monday, August 10, 2026, the utility company said the scheduled maintenance will take place at different times depending on the affected area, with interruptions running for up to nine hours in some locations.
“The interruption is part of network maintenance. We regret any inconvenience that may occur during the operations. For advance notice, use the Kenya Power planned maintenance schedule,” the electricity firm said.
Central Rift, Western
In Nakuru County, the whole of Kabarak University and High School, Kabarak Guest House, Summet Springs, Rafiki Oloika Road, Sun & Shield, Rolling Farm, Rawhide, Ravine Dairy and adjacent customers will experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
In Kisumu County, Kanyakwar Estate, Public Works Offices, Canaan Estate, St Claire Children’s Home, Affordable Houses Kanyakwar and adjacent customers will be affected from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Great Lakes University, Kianja, KESREF and adjacent customers will also experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
In Bungoma County, Munyikana, Mwalim House, Section of Dinah, United Millers, Molo, Santa Barbara, Malaha, Sirisia, Bunjosi, Webuye Jaggery, Noah Wekesa, Kapsokwony, Maeni, Makhese, Bituyu, Mkulima, Mwangale, Matulo, Milo, Ngwelo, Makhele, Mang’ana and adjacent areas will be affected from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
In Kakamega County, Kaburengu, Chimoi, Manda, Bishop Njenga and adjacent customers will experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Nyanza, Mt Kenya
In Migori County, Kibo, Maryland Hotel, Kamagambo TTC, Siala TVET, Marera, Kanyandigro, Kobado, Nyabigege, Kameji, Lwala Community Hospital and adjacent customers will be affected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In Murang’a County, Kagongo, Kiarutara, Mwago, Gatura Market, Gaiteguru, Kiandiu, Kiarutara Coolant, Kiganjo, Kiritu and adjacent areas will experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In Meru County, Gimpine Primary School, Thaari, part of Kianjai, Uuru, Miathene, Kirukire, Kathiiri, Karimba Primary School, Miathene KMTC, Kanjalu Girls, Ithamare, Mwithu Coffee Factory, Giunku, Kiandiu, Kitheo and adjacent customers will be affected from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In Nyeri County, parts of Marina, Mama Mumbi, Rutuguru Dispensary and adjacent customers will experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In Kiambu County, Nyambare, Gatarama, Farmers Choice Factory, Nyamweru, Kinyogori, Ngarariga and adjacent customers will be affected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Coast Region
In Kilifi County, parts of Malindi, including Malindi Airport, Msabaha, Kizingo, Baraka Chembe, Kwachocha, Thalathameli, Malindi High, Takaye and adjacent customers will experience an interruption from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In Mombasa County, Hakika Estate, Bombolulu Workshop, Jasmin Water, Sea Horse, Bombolulu Sports, Bombolulu Heights Apartments, Viena Police, Kisumu Ndogo, Maweni Primary School, Gichanga Estate, Kidongobasi, Mgongeni Police, VOK, Affordable Housing and adjacent customers will be affected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.