Kenya Power Announces Nationwide Power Maintenance on September 2

Kenya Power has released a notice informing customers across several counties of a planned power interruption scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as part of ongoing network maintenance.

The exercise, expected to run between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in some areas, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in others, will affect parts of Nairobi, Machakos, Busia, Kakamega, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Meru, Kiambu, Kitui, and Kilifi Counties.

Affected Areas

• Nairobi County (Nairobi West) – Muhoho Avenue, Mama Ngina Children’s Home, Muhuti Avenue, part of Ole Shapara Road, Uchumi Road, Heshima Estate, Aljazeera, Five Star Estate, Ruby Estate, Halai Estate, Jua Kali Road, Olive Road, St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic, Momon Estate, Midland Court Estate, Fedha Apartments, Parkview Apartments, and nearby areas.

• Machakos County (Ilpolosat/Ex Konza) – Part of Konza City, Konza Boreholes, Prof. Mbithi’s Residence, Konza ABC Secondary, Konza Railway, Ilpolosat, and adjacent areas.

• Busia County (Busia Town, Malaba) – Busia Weighbridge, Police Headquarters, Busia Law Court, Alupe, Amerikwai, Atongos, Anorom, Mukura, Malaba Town, Ochude, Bugengi, and surrounding areas.

• Kakamega County (Shikoti) – Shikoti Market, Shikhoti Mission, Tumaini, Ebutenje, Esumeiya, and surrounding neighborhoods.

• Nyeri County –

  • Kiamabara & Mukangu Markets: Kirigu and Mukangu coffee factories, Gatina Market, Gakuyu Secondary, Mukangu Dispensary, several villages, schools, and booster stations.

  • Kimondo & Kiuu: Kimondo, Kihuti, Kiangondu, Thangathi, Kiuu, Ujamaa, and nearby customers.

• Murang’a County (Kenol, Kimorori Spur) – Kenol DC’s Office, Githanji Estate, Kimorori Market, Kamigwa, and neighboring areas.

• Kirinyaga County – Siberia, Karaba, Thome, Ciagiini, Gategi, Marurumo, Wango, Riakanau, and surrounding villages, schools, and missions.

• Meru County (Embori, Kibirichia, Kisima) – Muruguma, Naari, Gitimene, Gathuine, Kisima Farm, Uhuru Farm, PJ Dave Farm, Kisima Girls, Kisima Hotel, Uhuru Flowers, and several surrounding markets, schools, and institutions.

• Kiambu County (Kenchic, Kilimambogo, Ndula Market) – Magogoni, Ngoliba, Makutano, Helena Quarry, Kiboko Farm, Chui Rapid, Makawa Dam, parts of Delmonte, Ndula Market, and surrounding schools and farms.

• Kitui County (Ngalange, Usueni, Wikithuki Irrigation Scheme) – Ngalange, Musavani, Kyenini, Wikithuki Irrigation, Usueni, Kyamalutu, and nearby customers.

• Kilifi County (Ngala Area) – Ngala Phases 1–5, Sabasaba, Muyeye Dispensary, Malindi Bus Park, Maweni ACK, and adjacent areas.

Advisory to Customers

Kenya Power has advised affected customers to make prior arrangements, noting that the outages are necessary to enhance reliability and stability of electricity supply.