NAIROBI, Kenya – If you live in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kilifi, or anywhere in between, it’s time to charge your devices and prep those generators.
Kenya Power has announced a sweeping planned maintenance operation across ten counties this Wednesday, May 7, 2025, set to temporarily interrupt electricity supply in dozens of neighborhoods.
This isn’t just your usual neighborhood blackout—areas across Nairobi, Kilifi, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Nakuru, Siaya, Nyeri, and Kiambu counties will experience power outages ranging from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., depending on the location.
What You Need to Know: Areas Hit the Hardest
From the busy lanes of Shauri Moyo and Lang’ata Road in Nairobi to the beaches of Watamu in Kilifi, the outage list is long and wide-reaching. Kenya Power’s official maintenance schedule shows high-impact zones such as:
- Nairobi County:
- Shauri Moyo AP Camp, Kenyatta Farm, Moi Education Center, and T-Mall among other densely populated areas.
- Expect a full-day outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Coast Region (Kilifi):
- Watamu Village, Peponi, 7 Highlands, and tourist hotspots like Blue Bay will go dark between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- North Rift & Central Rift:
- Parts of Uasin Gishu (e.g., Bishop Birech, Sirwo, Chepkongony) and Nakuru (e.g., Sekanani, Talek) are also affected.
- Western and Nyanza Counties:
- Kakamega’s Matungu and Vihiga’s Luanda Town are scheduled for all-day outages.
- Siaya‘s Mur Malanga, Achage, and nearby villages will also experience blackouts.
- Mt. Kenya & Central Regions:
- In Nyeri, key towns like Mathia, Kiaruhui, and Kianjaga will face full-day interruptions.
- Kiambu County areas such as Miguta, Ndathini, and Kiariria are also on the list.
Why Kenya Power Is Flipping the Switch
While a day without electricity might throw your routine into chaos, there’s a method behind the madness.
These scheduled outages are part of routine grid maintenance and system upgrades, according to Kenya Power. The company says that carrying out this work during planned windows minimizes the risk of unexpected blackouts down the line. Think of it as a service check-up—annoying, yes, but crucial.
“Preventive maintenance is how we keep the lights on for the long haul,” an insider told us. And when you consider the costs of unplanned outages—damaged equipment, lost productivity, and public frustration—this controlled disruption seems like a fair trade.
What to Do if You’re Affected
If you’re in one of the impacted counties, here’s how to stay ahead of the outage:
- Charge everything the night before—phones, laptops, power banks, and even your flashlight.
- Back up your files if you work remotely. Save progress regularly.
- If you’re a small business or operate equipment that depends on power, consider shifting work hours or renting backup generators.
- For households with medical needs, especially those relying on electrically powered devices, notify your provider or move to alternative care arrangements early.
And for those wondering—yes, sensitive electronics should be unplugged. Voltage surges at power resumption are no joke.
Final Word: Plan Ahead or Be Left in the Dark
Power outages are never fun. But with Kenya Power giving the public a heads-up, the key takeaway here is preparation.
Whether you’re in Nairobi’s Lang’ata or Kilifi’s Watamu, now’s the time to make your backup plans. Because come Wednesday, May 7 9:00 AM, large parts of Kenya will be off the grid—at least temporarily.
Stay powered, stay smart.
