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Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Nairobi and Meru on Friday

October 15, 2026 Kevin Onsinsi

Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Nairobi and Meru on Friday, Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Interruptions for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of Nairobi and Meru County on Friday, October 16, 2026, to facilitate planned maintenance works.

In a notice issued to customers, the utility company said the outages would run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting selected areas in the Nairobi and Mt. Kenya regions.

In Nairobi, the planned maintenance will affect parts of Pangani. The areas listed include Forest Road, Chai Road, Agoi Road and Pamba Road, alongside adjacent customers.

Residents and businesses operating within the affected areas have been advised to prepare for the temporary power interruption and make alternative arrangements where necessary to minimise disruptions to their daily activities.

In the Mt. Kenya Region, the scheduled maintenance will affect parts of Meru County, specifically Mikumbune and Ntemwene.

According to the notice, the affected locations include Mikumbune Market, Gaatia Market, Kandigi C/Fact, Mackine Sec, Kiorone, National Oil, Ntemwene, Kagwampungu, Kabyoo, Kiero C/Fact and adjacent customers.

The planned interruptions form part of Kenya Power’s maintenance programme aimed at supporting electricity network reliability.

Customers in the affected areas are encouraged to plan ahead and follow official Kenya Power communication channels for any updates regarding the scheduled maintenance.

Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Interruptions for Thursday