Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in several counties on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to facilitate routine network maintenance.
In Kisumu County, areas around Riat Institute and Riat Village will experience power outages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting Riat Institute, Riat Village Market and nearby customers.
In the Mt. Kenya Region, parts of Laikipia County, including Nanyuki Town and Rwai Estate will face power cuts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Areas listed include parts of Muthaiga, Huruma Hospital, Cottage Hospital, Nanyuki Mall, Cedar Mall, Nanyuki Referral Hospital, KCC Nanyuki, Rwai Estate, Teachers Estate and Thingithu Estate.
In Nairobi Region, parts of Enterprise Road and Road B in the industrial area will be affected from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected facilities include Sonado Ltd, Falcon Road, Ngombe Industry, Bachu Industry, Rubis Enterprise Road, Zebra Ceramic Ltd and sections of the Central Business Park.
Parts of Machakos Count,y including Sabaki will also experience outages during the same period, affecting areas such as Alpharama, Old Mombasa Road, Athi 55, Manipal, Ramrod, Great Wall and Coloho Mall.
In North Rift Region, parts of Uasin Gishu County including Annex and Elgon View will be without power between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., affecting areas such as Rivatex Factory, Toyota Kenya, Annex Centre and 64 Resort.
In Western Region, parts of Vihiga County including Gambogi Market will experience outages during the same hours. Areas listed include Tigoi Girls, Masana, Kinu, Jebrok, Kapkerer and Shoka Maize Millers.
Parts of Kakamega County including Kakamega CBD will also face electricity interruptions affecting areas around KPLC Office, Kakamega Police Station, KRA Offices, Nala Hospital, Tusky’s Supermarket and Supa Loaf Mini Bakery.
Kenya Power advised customers in the listed areas to plan accordingly.
“Customers are advised to treat all power lines as live during the maintenance period,” the utility said, adding that the works are aimed at improving reliability and stability of electricity supply.
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