Kenya Power has announced planned power maintenance activities that will affect several regions in Nairobi, Machakos, Kakamega, and Bungoma counties today, Sunday, September 13, 2026. This maintenance is part of the company's ongoing efforts to ensure a reliable power supply across the country.
In Nairobi, residents in parts of Westlands will experience power outages. Specifically, the areas impacted include Brookside Groove, Grevillea Groove, School Lane, Matundu Lane, and Muthyaga Green Brookside Drive. The power interruption is scheduled to last from 9am to 5pm, which means that residents and businesses in these neighborhoods will need to plan accordingly to mitigate the inconvenience.
Machakos County will also see significant disruptions in power supply. Areas along Mombasa Road, including Alpharama, Old Mombasa Road, Petrocity, Sabaki Estate, Greatwall Gardens, Tamarin, London Distillers, Lifecare, Sapphire Business Park, Signature Mall, Ngwata, Katangaita, and the KPLC offices in Mlolongo will be affected. The scheduled maintenance in this region will also run from 9am to 5pm, affecting both residential and commercial activities.
In Kakamega County, the power supply will be interrupted for residents and businesses served by the West Kenya Sugar line. Areas such as Chegulo, Mahima, Kulumbeni, Makhukhuni, Musaga Market, Chekata, Malava Market, Samtsi, Khalenda, and West Kenya Sugar will experience outages from 8:30am to 5pm. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the infrastructure supporting power delivery in these areas remains in optimal condition.
Additionally, parts of Bungoma County will undergo maintenance work that will affect power supply. The areas scheduled for outages include Webuye Jaggery, Kapsokwony, Munyikana, Mwalim House, a section of Dinah, United Millers, Molo, Santa Barbara, Malaha, Sirisia, and surrounding neighborhoods. The maintenance in Bungoma is set to take place from 8am to 5pm, further emphasizing the extensive reach of this planned maintenance.
Kenya Power has communicated that these interruptions are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance works aimed at improving the overall reliability of the electricity supply. The company encourages residents to prepare for these outages and to report any issues that may arise during or after the maintenance period. As Kenya continues to invest in its energy infrastructure, such planned maintenance is vital for sustaining long-term service delivery.
