Scheduled Power Outages on May 5, 2026

Kenya Power has announced a series of planned power outages across various regions on May 5, 2026, as part of ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the electrical network. The outages are expected to affect several areas in Nairobi, Western, Mt. Kenya and North Eastern regions. Below are the details of the affected areas:

Nairobi Region
  • Area: Sultan

    Parts of Sultan Town, Major Muiu Quarry, Kasikeu Mkt, Kandolo Sec, Kavuthu Mkt, Nduluni Mkt, Mutyambua Mkt, Barazani Mkt

Western Region
  • Area: Chemursoi, Katolo

    Nyakocho Sch, Chemursoi, Kaliti, Onyango Midika, Masongo, Ng’ti Maraga, Katolo, Sare, Olasi, Oren, Kamunda Kanyipola, Mboya

Mt. Kenya Region
  • Area: Kagumo High, Kirichu

    Kagumo High Sch, Kirichu Mkt, Ndurutu, Kiganjo Est, Kiganjo Sewage, Gachika High Sch, Kang’ong’a, Ndathi-Ini, Wangi Water, Rosa

  • Area: Kiawara, Nairutia

    Lachuta, Kiawara, Lamuria, Bellevue, Kabendera, Ruirie, Kariminu, Tanyai, Nairutia, Mugunda, Ngobit, Kariguini, Mahiga Meru, Matopeni

  • Area: Kivaa, Masinga, Kaewa

    Hydo-Plaza, Kivaa Mkt, Kyaani Pri, Kanguu Mkt, Kitoni Mkt, Kyangosi Mkt, Ngetani Mkt, Kitui Water, Masinga KenGen Camps, Sogea, Kamukunji, Mukusu, Makutano Andei, Masinga Mkt, Katulye, Msingini, Mutwamwaki, Tulimyumbu, Kaewa, Musumaa, Kisuni, Ulutya, Kikumini, Kangonde, Kitangani, Mapatano, Kwasuvu

North Eastern Region
  • Area: Kwa Maiko, Osho Millers

    Kwa Maiko Shops, Osho Miller, Mega Pipes, Kambui Sec, Mitahato, Muchana Est, Manila, Ndondo Est, Oakland’s Est, Ruiru Water

  • Area: Mbondoni, Migwani

    Mbondoni Mkt, Thokoa, Migwani, Kwa Ciku, Tulia, Muthale, Kyambo, Kavoloi, Kasue, Kasevi, Musuani, Kathumulani, Mwanzilu, Kwa Soo, Yalatani

The power interruptions are scheduled to take place during the day, and residents are advised to prepare accordingly. Kenya Power emphasizes that these outages are necessary for the improvement of service reliability and efficiency. Customers are encouraged to report any issues or concerns to the Kenya Power customer service line. Stay tuned for further updates and ensure you have alternative power solutions in place during the outage periods.