Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity supply interruptions in several parts of Nairobi, Machakos, Embu and Kilifi counties on Sunday, February 22, 2026, to allow for routine maintenance and upgrades to the power network.
The planned outages will run between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in most affected areas, with slight variations in some regions.
Nairobi Region
In Kyang’ombe and Syokimau SGR, power will be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas to be affected include Kyang’ombe, Heavy Engineering, Tile & Carpet, Kings, Atlantis Business Park, Powergen Renewable Energy, Vimit Converters, Sanden Intercool (K), Enyon Ltd, Hasbah Kenya, Pilitrade Centre, Posh Autobody, Wall Street, Jumbo Chem and adjacent customers.
Along Old Mombasa Road, the blackout will affect Alpha Centre, Ramtons, Tuskys Headquarters, Steel Makers, Manchester Outfitters, Rea, Nice & Lovely, Prime Cartons, Ocean Group, Kenbro, Saj Ceramics, Patmos, Laneeb Plastics, Chemical & Solvent, Nyoro Construction, Kenbelt, KenGen Godown and Label Converters.
In Cabanas and Viraj, electricity will be unavailable at Cabanas, REREC Offices, Viraj and nearby customers during the same hours.
Several sections along ICD Road and parts of Mombasa Road will also experience outages. Affected premises include Lab & Allied, Libra House, Bobmill, Simba Colt, Furniture International, Malplast, Economic Industries, Elgon Kenya, Kengrow, Modulec Industries, Crystal Motors, Hifadhi House, Rafiki Millers, Noble Gases, Pollman’s Tours, Nissan Kenya and ICRSC Complex.
Parts of ICD Road and Maasai Road will equally be affected, including Furniture International, Malplast, Economic Industries, Elgon Kenya and Kengrow.
Parts of Machakos County
In Machakos County, areas along Beijing Road will face power interruption from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Customers to be affected include Greatwall Apartments, Allpack Industries, Sanden, Blowplast, Beijing Road, Kutchi Road and Dam Estate.
Mt. Kenya Region
In parts of Embu County, specifically Shell Kirimari and Bonanza, electricity will be interrupted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Areas affected include Lexo Petrol Station, Step 2 Hotel, Billionaire, Shell Kirimari, Nairobi Stage, Prestige Hotel, Juakali, Bonanza School and Shakahola Market.
Coast Region
In Kilifi County, parts of Kakajuni will experience power outage from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas listed include Pwani University Library, Kakajuni, Ganze Petanguo, Matanomne, Vitengeni, Mwangia and surrounding customers.
Kenya Power has advised customers in the affected areas to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions.
The utility company noted that electricity supply may be restored earlier than scheduled once maintenance works are completed and urged the public to treat all power lines as live during the outage period.
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