Kenya Power has notified customers in several parts of the country to expect planned electricity interruptions today on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as the utility company undertakes routine maintenance and upgrades on its power distribution network.
The scheduled outages, which will affect parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisii, Tharaka Nithi, Meru and Kilifi counties, are aimed at improving service reliability, facilitating network expansion and connecting new customers to the grid.
According to Kenya Power, the interruptions will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on the affected area.
Nairobi County
Parts of Westlands
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Areas set to be affected include sections of Eldama Ravine Road, Ring Road, 2nd, 3rd and 6th Parklands avenues, West Wood Hotel, General Mathenge Drive, Mpaka Road, Suswa, parts of Peponi Road, Mwanzi Road and surrounding customers.
Nyeri County
Tumutumu Hospital Area
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The outage will affect Mathaithi, Gatomboya, Githima, Cosato Coffee Mill, Kiamaina, Unjiru, Kiawanduha, Grand Kago, Ichuga Secondary School, Kiawarigi, Kiangurwe, Gachuiro, General Chaina, Gathu-Ini, Itiati, Kiamucheru, Gitunduti, Kianjuguma, Kihuri, Gikore, Rititi, Kianjogu, Thaithi, Mahiga Springs, Ngaini, Kahira-Ini, Gatunai, Gatunganga, Hiriga, Mikundi, Chieni, Maganjo, Ruthagati, Ngorano, Kiondowe-Ini, Tegu Coffee Factory, Rugoka, Giagatika Market, Mbogo-Ini, Tumutumu Primary School, Tumutumu Hospital, Tumutumu Secondary School, Karia, Ikonju, Kiangoma Market, Kiangoma Primary School, Karie Coffee Factory, Mungaria Polytechnic, Wakamata, Kaiyaba, Mathira Technical Institute, Ngandu Girls Secondary School and nearby customers.
Ruai Primary, Muhonia Area
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Areas affected include Ruai Primary School, Muhonia, Ruai Mwai, Karimenu and neighbouring customers.
Kisii County
Menyinkwa, Masongo and Kerina Areas
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Customers in Nyamemiso, Masongo, Nyamonema, Ekerubo, Menyinkwa, Oigara, Ekerorano, Misesi, Itabago Bonyancha, Kerina, Nyansagati, Nyachenge, Mwata, Gakero, Nyabioto, Nyauno, Itibo Rianyabaro, Nyangiti, Nyamokenye Secondary School, Nubia and adjacent areas will experience power interruptions.
Meru County
Le Prestine Hotel Area
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Affected locations include Kirimara Coffee Factory, Kanuna Water Project, Kanuna Village, Kirichu Mature, Muruguru, Le Prestine Hotel and surrounding customers.
Nguruki Market and Njeruni Market Areas
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The outage will affect Mbugine Water Project, Njerune Village, Kireru Market, Kirimene, Mweru Coffee Factory, Gitine Dispensary, Mutuatine Egoji, Kaira Secondary School, Gakumukumu Primary School, Kaira Market, Gitine Market, Kirangine Market and nearby customers.
Tharaka Nithi County
Katwana Market Area
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Areas expected to be affected include Kithaga Market, Nkarini Market, Samerton Hotel, Kaareni Market, Total Katwana, Materi Market, Kathanje Market, Komarock Modern Hospital, St. Orsola Materi Hospital and adjacent customers.
Kilifi County
Kakanjuni, Ganze and Vitengeni Areas
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Customers in Kakanjuni, Rojo, Dera, Ganze, Vitengeni, Matano Manne, Malanga, Bale, Baolala and surrounding areas should prepare for the scheduled interruption.
Maintenance to Improve Reliability
Kenya Power stated that the planned outages are necessary to allow technicians to carry out maintenance works, upgrade power infrastructure and enhance the stability of electricity supply across the affected regions.
Customers in the listed areas have been advised to plan ahead and treat all power lines as live during the maintenance period. Once the works are completed, electricity supply will be restored.
