Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in several counties across the country on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as technicians carry out routine maintenance and upgrade works on the power network.
In a notice to customers, the utility said the planned outages will occur between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. in the affected areas.
In Embu County, power supply will be interrupted in Ishiara and Karurumo areas.
The outage will affect Ishiara, Karurumo, Kanyuambora, Kyeniri, Ngunyumu, Rwanjeru, Kasafari, Baraga, Kathagutari, Karerema, Murari Soko and Kigwambiti as well as surrounding customers.
In Kiambu County, the blackout will affect parts of Rironi, Kerwa and Ngecha including Rironi, Kagia, Kanduma, Ngecha, Gitangu, Thamanda, Kerwa, Muguga, Gatonye, Kamuguga, Universal and Zambezi.
Within Nairobi County, the power interruption will affect Huruma, specifically parts of Juja Road and adjacent areas.
In the Central Rift region, parts of Nakuru County will also experience power cuts in Maai Mahiu and nearby areas.
Locations listed include Maai Mahiu town, Governor area, Muniu, Old Kijabe, IDP Camps Longonot, Kiambogo, Sission, Msafiri, Kimunyu, Mafuta Taa, Kigecha, Satellite, Dry Port (Old Line), Jumbo AAA, Longonot Chicken, Mayer’s, China Wu-Yi, Goldstone, Manyatta, Jaeda, Kingstone, Stonematt, Bhudia, Addpack, Hipstone, Nyakinyua, Utheri wa Lari, Ewaso Kedong Market and Najile.
In Migori County, electricity supply will be disrupted in Bonde and Nyabisawa, including Bonde, Nyabisawa, Masara, Mukuro and Kalangi.
In the Mt Kenya region, parts of Kirinyaga County will also be affected in Majengo, Piai and Murinduko. Areas listed include parts of Majengo, parts of Piai, Estana Hotel, PK Njuguna, Rogoi, Mugamba Ciura, Murinduko Togonye, St Susan, Kariati, Kadawa, Gold, Mumbu, Itangi, South Ngariama, Ikurungu, Ikurungu Hospital, Morgan, Sikai Sana and Gathigiini Primary School.
In Isiolo County, the outage will affect Isiolo Town, Kiwanjani and Tururoba areas including Kambi ya Juu, Kula Mawe, Soko Mjinga, Mwangaza, the County Assembly, Silver Bell, 19 Coins, Glados Hotel, Basalinga, Total, Shell, Cereal Board, General Hospital, Downtown, Police, Safi Estate and Bulla Pesa.
Kenya Power said the scheduled outages are necessary to allow maintenance and improvement of electricity infrastructure aimed at enhancing reliability of supply.
The company advised customers in the affected areas to plan accordingly and treat all electricity lines as live during the interruption period.
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