NAIROBI, Kenya — Brace yourself for a day of flickering lights and dead Wi-Fi! Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions across 11 counties this Thursday, affecting various regions between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The planned outages will allow for system maintenance, ensuring a more stable electricity supply in the long run—though it might mean an inconvenient day for some.
Where and When Will the Lights Go Out?
From Nairobi to Turkana, here’s a breakdown of the areas that will experience power disruptions:
- Nairobi (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Affected areas include Forest Road, KICD, Jubilee House, Pangani S/Centre, KCDF, Northview Road, Chai Road, Mogotio, Muthithi Road, and Wambugu Ojijo Road.
- Kiambu (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Expect blackouts in Magajo Primary, St. Paul Gatuanyaga, Magana Primary, Munyu Girls, Githima S/Center, Juja Farm Athi, Mukuyu-Ini, and nearby locations.
- Mombasa (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Areas such as Danka Petrol Station, Uwanja wa Ndege, Hakika Maize Mill, and Blue Jay will be affected.
- Kilifi (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Kasemeni, Bofu, Mtaa, Roofing Kenya, and surrounding customers should expect interruptions.
- Makueni (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Power cuts will hit Maiani Market, Enzai, Mukaa, Bishop Ngala, Nguluni, Kilome, and other areas.
- Uasin Gishu (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) – Areas like Maranatha, St. Jude, and Huruma East will face outages.
- Turkana (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Expect blackouts in Lokichar, Kakong, Kalemngorok, Keekunyuk, Katilu, KWS, and Kaputir.
- Kakamega (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Malava Market, Kambi Mwanza, West Kenya Sugar, and Bulovi Market will experience power cuts.
- Homa Bay (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Areas affected include Starige Hotel, Shauriyako, Tourist Hotel, and Got Rabour.
- Embu (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Mayori, Karimari, Ciambingu, and Kiambere will see service interruptions.
- Meru (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) – Areas like Mavis Petroleum, Mulanthakari, Thuura C/Fact, Meru Water Treatment Plant, and Rwanyange will be affected.
Good evening, kindly receive areas affected by planned maintenance tomorrow, Thursday 3rd April 2025. ^ SW
How to Prepare for the Blackout
If you live in any of the listed areas, here’s how to stay ahead of the outage:
- Charge your devices – Keep your phones, laptops, and power banks fully charged.
- Stock up on essentials – If you rely on electricity for work, consider backup power sources.
- Plan ahead – Businesses and households should prepare for a full-day disruption.
For updates and inquiries, visit the Kenya Power website or check their Twitter handle.
While power interruptions are frustrating, maintenance is crucial for improving reliability. Kenya Power urges customers to bear with the inconvenience as they work to enhance service delivery.
