The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in parts of Nyamira, Nyeri, Kericho and Kisii counties on Monday, March 16, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance of the power network.
In a notice issued to customers, the utility firm said the planned outages will affect several towns, markets, schools and residential areas between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., depending on the location.
In Nyamira County, electricity supply will be interrupted in Omogonchoro and Moneke areas from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Areas expected to be affected include Omogonchoro Market, Moitunya, Nyachichi Secondary School, Kerora and Kiabiraa Secondary School.
In Nyeri County, customers in Ring Road and Kamakwa will experience outages from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., affecting Kamakwa, Kamuyu, Nyawira Estate, parts of Ring Road, Kanoga Primary School, Mwonjoria and Ciara-ini among other surrounding areas.
A separate outage will also affect Njoguini and Kabage areas within the county during the same period, with Njoguini Market, Kiina, Kabage, Njoguini Dispensary and Thatha among the areas listed.
In Kericho County, the maintenance will affect parts of Bureti between 8.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Areas expected to experience the interruption include Bureti Dairies, Cheborge Market, Cheborge Boys and Girls Secondary School, Cheplanget Market, Kibwastuiyo Market and Tebesonik Factory.
Meanwhile, in Kisii County, outages will affect Etago and Gesonso–Nyakungu areas from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Some of the affected locations include Kenyenya Primary School, Nyangweta SDA Secondary School, Etago Market, Nyansembe, Suguta, Gesonso Market, Gesonso Police Station and Ekioga Vocational Centre.
Kenya Power advised customers in the affected areas to plan accordingly during the maintenance period.
The company noted that electricity supply will be restored once the scheduled works are completed.
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