Nationwide Maintenance Shutdowns
Kenya Power has said that multiple parts of the country will experience planned power interruptions on Thursday, October 23.
These maintenance outages are intended to allow the utility to improve reliability and upgrade parts of the electricity network.
Regions & Key Areas Affected
Below are some of the counties and neighborhoods expected to experience outages. Times are mostly from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
| Region / County | Sample Areas Affected | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi County | Bendera Lane, Eastleigh; parts of Karen such as Rhino Park Road, parts of Kerarapon Road; schools & institutions like Nairobi National Polytechnic, Don Bosco High School, Barakaat Hospital. | Outage window: ~9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Bomet (Central Rift region) | Areas including Kilgoris, Lolgorian, Kichwa Tembo, Mara Engai and others. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. maintenance window |
| Busia County (Western region) | Parts of Matayos including Iwanya Girls, Matayos Youth Polytechnic, Matayos Health Centre, and adjacent customers. | Outage from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Migori County (South Nyanza region) | Areas such as Macalder, Okenge, Owiro (including Macalder Polytechnic & Okenge Secondary School). | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Kiambu County | Areas around Thogoto, YMCA, Broadways; schools like Alliance Boys and Alliance Girls; Mt. Kenya University vicinity. | Same 9 a.m.–5 p.m. window |
| Coast Region (Mombasa & Kilifi Counties) | Mombasa suburbs / villages like Vikwatani, Mtopanga, Chembani; Kilifi areas including Watamu Village, Jacaranda; Blue Bay etc. | Most outages from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., though some Kilifi locations have slight variation |
What You Should Do
-
Power interruptions are part of scheduled maintenance. Kenya Power says the work is needed to improve service reliability.
-
If you’re in any of the affected neighborhoods, plan ahead: avoid relying on power-dependent tasks during those hours.
-
Unplug sensitive appliances before the outage window to avoid damage when electricity is restored.
-
If your area is listed above, have backups (battery, generator, or alternate arrangements) especially for work, refrigeration, or medical equipment.
