Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in parts of Kiambu and Nyeri counties on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance of its electricity distribution network.
In a notice issued to customers, the utility said the scheduled maintenance would affect several areas in Kiambu County, including Kinoo, parts of Tinganga, Bypass Kamakis and Versity Ville.
In Kinoo, the planned outage will run from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, affecting Gaitumbi, Kinoo Kwa Chief and neighbouring customers.
Residents and businesses in parts of Tinganga will also experience an eight-hour power interruption within the same period, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
The affected areas include Tinganga Shopping Centre, Sasini Factory, Kagongo, Ngemwa, Tinganga Secondary and Primary areas, as well as Nyautto and neighbouring customers.
Kenya Power has also listed Bypass Kamakis and Versity Ville among the areas scheduled for maintenance.
The interruption will affect Green Sport, Gatong'ora Kwa Chief, parts of Sunrise, Fairview, Ebenezer, Key West and Exit 11.
Other affected locations include Bamboo Street, Quickmart 1 and 2, Naivas 1 and 2, Galana Petrol, Shell Bypass, Total Karuguru, Bypass Corner, Green Valley, Silicon Valley and Wisdom Towers.
The affected customers in these areas have been advised to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled interruption, which is expected to last from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
In Nyeri County, the utility has scheduled a shorter electricity interruption affecting Witima and Ichamama areas.
The maintenance exercise will take place between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm, with affected locations including Witima Secondary School, Witima Market, Gikira Hydropower, Ichamama, Kagumo Market, Gatugi Market, Gaikundo Market and Ichambugi, alongside neighbouring customers.
The Nyeri interruption is expected to last four hours, compared to the eight-hour outages scheduled for the affected parts of Kiambu County.
Kenya Power regularly undertakes planned maintenance of its electricity distribution network to facilitate servicing and improvement works, which may require temporary interruptions to electricity supply.
The utility has urged customers in the affected locations to take note of the scheduled dates and times and plan accordingly to minimise disruptions to household activities, businesses and other essential operations.
Customers seeking further clarification or assistance can contact Kenya Power through its customer care channels, including its USSD service by dialling *977#.
The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the planned maintenance exercise.
