Kenya Power Announces Widespread Power Interruptions on Wednesday

Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled power outages across multiple regions of the country on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to facilitate planned maintenance works.

In Nairobi Region, parts of Kibera Drive and Kabarnet Road will experience electricity interruptions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Affected areas include DC Kibera, Kichinjio, Kibera Lindi, Kibera Law Courts, Huduma Centre, Makina Mosque, Kambi Muru, Mashimoni Primary School, parts of Kisumu Ndogo and Gatwekera.

Parts of Kajiado County including Rongai, Church Road and Matasia will also be affected during the same hours. Areas listed include sections of Magadi Road, Shell Laiser Hill Academy, Olerai School, Kware Market and Nairobi Women and Fatima areas.

In Central Rift Region, parts of Nakuru County covering Mogotio and Lake Bogoria will face outages from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Areas include Ravine Junction, Mogotio town, Soin Hospital, Lake Bogoria Gate and several sisal factories in the region.

Parts of Sotik and Gorgor in Bomet County will experience power cuts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., affecting markets, secondary schools and water booster stations.

In Western Region, parts of Bungoma County including Webuye and Kimilili will be without power from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting areas such as Namawanga, Kambini, Maeni and Kapsokwony. Parts of Kakamega County including Kakamega and Shikoti will also experience outages during the same period.

In South Nyanza Region, Birongo and Mongoni areas in Nyamira County will face interruptions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting markets, factories, schools and dispensaries.

The Mt. Kenya Region will see parts of Nyeri County including Ndima and Kiangai without electricity from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting multiple markets, tea factories, schools and communication booster stations.

In Kiambu County, areas such as Murera Sisal, Juja Farm and Athi will experience outages from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting residential estates, schools and commercial centers.

At the Coast, parts of Kilifi County including KBC Marekebuni, Garashi, Watamu and Gede will also be affected between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Kenya Power advised customers in the listed areas to plan accordingly.

“Customers are advised to treat all lines as live during the maintenance period,” the company said, adding that the works are aimed at improving network reliability and stabilizing electricity supply.