Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions set to affect parts of Nairobi and Nyeri counties on Friday, April 24, 2026, as the utility undertakes routine maintenance of its electricity network.
The planned outages, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., are part of ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, and reduce unexpected blackouts across the country.
Nairobi areas to be affected
In Nairobi, the outage will impact sections of the Westlands area, including Raphta Road and Lantana Road.
According to the notice, the interruption will cover the entire stretch of Raphta Road and Lantana Road, as well as parts of Sports Road, East Church Road, David Osieli Road and portions of Mvuli Road.
Other affected locations include St. Michael Road, Church Road, Maiga Mairu Road and parts of Ring Road Westlands. Key establishments such as Chandarana Supermarket (Raphta Road), PrideInn Azure Hotel, Consolata Catholic Church, Kipro Centre, Oracle Towers and Delta Towers are also expected to experience power cuts.
Kenya Power noted that adjacent customers within the Westlands vicinity will also be affected during the maintenance period.
Nyeri maintenance targets Mt. Kenya region
In the Mt. Kenya region, parts of Nyeri County will also face electricity interruptions.
The affected areas include Kirurumi, Gaithuri and Gatumbiro, with the outage scheduled within the same 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. timeframe.
Specific locations listed include Gatumbiro, Gaithuri, Kiandongoro and nearby villages. Critical installations such as Safaricom and Airtel booster sites in Gatumbiro will also be impacted.
Residents, businesses and institutions in these areas have been advised to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements to minimize disruption.
Routine maintenance to improve supply
Kenya Power maintains that such scheduled outages are necessary to facilitate system upgrades, line repairs and network optimization.
“These planned interruptions are part of our continuous efforts to enhance service delivery and ensure a more stable and efficient power supply,” the utility said in its notice.
