KPLC Power Outage Schedule: 21 Counties Affected, 18 to 24 October 2026
Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Mombasa and 17 other counties have planned Kenya Power maintenance this week, mostly 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Which counties and towns will lose power from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 October
Kenya Power has scheduled interruptions in 21 counties between Sunday, October 18 and Saturday, October 24, 2026. The schedule comes from the Kenya Power notice 'Power Maintenance Notice - 15.10.2026'. Most listings run from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., but some are different. Njiru and Ruai in Nairobi start at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday. Bomet and Bungoma areas are listed as ending at 4:00 P.M. in the detailed messages. The counties are Kakamega, Kiambu, Kilifi, Machakos, Nairobi, Bomet, Kisumu, Migori, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyeri, Bungoma, Garissa, Kericho, Kitui, Kwale, Lamu, Uasin Gishu, Meru, Mombasa and Tharaka-Nithi. Wednesday, October 21 is the heaviest day, with 13 counties listed. Nairobi appears on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Nyeri appears on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Nandi appears on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Day-by-day list of affected areas
Sunday, October 18: Kakamega (Mahiakalo; the message also mentions Lubao, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.), Kiambu (Ngenda and Juja, including Kenyatta Road), Kilifi (Sokoni and Shimo La Tewa; messages mention Kanamai, Mtwapa and Kilifi), Machakos (Kangundo Central, Kangundo North, Tala, Muvuti/Kiima-Kimwe; messages mention Kangundo Road, Joska and Nguluni), Nairobi (Njiru, Ruai, Komarock and Parklands/Highridge).
Monday, October 19: Bomet (Longisa, Singorwet, Kimulot, Kembu), Kisumu (Kolwa East and Kolwa Central; messages mention Huma and Marera), Migori (Nyabasi East), Nairobi (Kitisuru), Nakuru (Kihingo), Nandi (Kapsabet and Kabiyet), Nyeri (Mweiga, Mukurwe-Ini West, Wamagana, Rware).
Tuesday, October 20: Bungoma (Khalaba, Kimilili, Mihuu; messages mention Webuye and United Millers), Kiambu (Kikuyu, Kiuu, Tinganga and Sasini), Migori (Nyamosense/Komosoko and Wasweta II).
Wednesday, October 21: Bungoma (Township), Garissa (Jarajila), Kakamega (Kisa Central, Chemuche), Kericho (Kamasian, Chilchila, Londiani), Kiambu (Kamenu), Kilifi (Mariakani, Shella), Kitui (Kyangwithya West), Kwale (Kinango, Tsimba Golini, Mkongani), Lamu (Bahari, including Manda and the Lamu LAPSET Port), Migori (North Kamagambo, Central Kanyamkago), Nandi (Kapkangani), Nyeri (Mukurwe-Ini Central, Gatarakwa), Uasin Gishu (Huruma, including Highrise and Ngumo).
Thursday, October 22: Kiambu (Kiganjo, Kiuu, Ngewa, Kamenu), Kisumu (Kolwa Central), Kwale (Ukunda), Meru (Athwana, Kisima, Kiirua/Naari), Mombasa (Mkomani, with Nyali named in the message), Nairobi (Kayole North, Kahawa West, Embakasi, Parklands/Highridge, Kilimani, with Jabavu, Mirema and Spring Valley named in the messages), Nandi (Kiptuya), Nyeri (Kiganjo/Mathari, Rware, Kamakwa/Mukaro), Tharaka-Nithi (Mitheru).
The data we have does not state a reason for these interruptions.
How to prepare for a planned power cut
Check the list above for your area and day, then plan around the stated hours. The times in the detailed messages sometimes differ slightly from the listed window, so assume the longer one. Smaller areas can be switched off at different moments within the day.
Charge phones, power banks and lamps the evening before.
Finish work that needs electricity, such as ironing, printing and welding, before the start time.
Save documents and back up your work if you work from home.
Keep drinking water and cooked food handy if you rely on an electric pump or cooker.
Switch off sensitive appliances at the socket, so a sudden return of power does not damage them.
For live updates from the utility, follow Kenya Power on X at @KenyaPower_Care. Schedules can change, so check again on the morning of the outage.
Get KPLC outage alerts before the lights go off
A notice published days ahead is easy to miss, especially when your area is one of many listed. Nijulishe combines official Kenya Power maintenance schedules with reports from the community, so you can see whether your estate or town is affected without scrolling through a long list. Set up power outage notifications for your area and you will hear about planned interruptions in advance, not when the power is already gone.
Sunday , October 18, 2026
Kakamega 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.: Mahiakalo
Kiambu 9.00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M.: Ngenda, Juja
Kilifi 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.: Sokoni, Shimo La Tewa, Shimo La Tewa