Kenya Power has announced a series of planned power outages across various regions on Aug 5, 2026, as part of ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the electrical network. The outages are expected to affect several areas in Mt. Kenya, North Rift, South Nyanza and North Eastern regions. Below are the details of the affected areas:
Kamwana, Kiambatha Polytechnic, Kiandumu
Karandi Mkt, Iruri Mkt, Iruri Village, Iganjo Village, Mutaga Mkt, Safaricom Boosters, Airtel Boosters
Githima Polytechnic, Juakali TBC, Zaina Village, Zaina Dispensary, Miagayuini S/Centre, Kanyinya Mkt
Tuiyo Village
Kehancha Town, Ntimaru, Gwitembe, Kegonga, Getongoroma, Taranganya, Kobinto, Masangora, Komosimo, Carose, Senta, Komotobo, Matare, Maeta, Nyaroa, Komasicha, Komomwamu
Kagia Farm, Acre Tano, China Wu YI
KATSE Mkt, Kimangao, Kimu, Maseki
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.