Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in several counties on Tuesday, April 14, as part of ongoing system maintenance.
In a public notice, the utility firm said the planned outages are necessary to improve the reliability of the national grid and support growing demand.
The maintenance will affect parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Tharaka Nithi counties, with specific areas and timelines outlined to help residents plan accordingly.
Nairobi Among Areas Most Affected
On Tuesday, April 14, several estates in Nairobi will experience power interruptions between 9am and 5pm.
Affected areas include Githurai, where locations such as Maziwa, Kahawa West Kamae and surrounding customers will be impacted.
In Nyari, outages will affect parts of Gachie Market, Ngecha Road, Redhill Baraka School, and nearby residential estates.
On Wednesday, April 15, the outage will extend to Kitsuru, with the entire Kitsuru Road area expected to be without electricity during the day.
Coast and Rift Valley Counties Also Hit
In Mombasa County, parts of Likoni will face power cuts on April 14 from 9am to 5pm. Key areas include Diani Beach Hospital, Mt. Sinai, Kibaki Estate, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Meanwhile, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, areas around Katalel Centre will experience outages between 9am and 3pm, affecting schools, markets, and nearby institutions.
Tharaka Nithi Scheduled for Wednesday Interruptions
On Wednesday, April 15, parts of Tharaka Nithi County will also be affected.
Areas including Magundu Market, Ndumbini, and Ntutuni Catholic Church will experience outages from as early as 8:30am to late afternoon.
Why the Interruptions Matter
Kenya Power emphasised that such planned outages are critical for maintaining and expanding the electricity network.
The works include upgrading power lines, connecting new customers, and replacing aging infrastructure to ensure stable supply in the long term.
While the temporary inconvenience may disrupt businesses and households, the company maintains that the upgrades are essential to support Kenya’s growing energy needs.
