Kenya Power announces blackout in parts of 13 counties on Thursday, October 2
By Mustafa Juma, October 1, 2025The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has issued a notice of scheduled power interruptions set to affect parts of 13 counties on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday, October 1, the utility firm confirmed that the outage will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the listed areas.
The interruptions, KPLC explained, are necessary to allow engineers to carry out critical network maintenance and system upgrades.
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Uasin Gishu
In Uasin Gishu County, the areas of Kitingia, Burnt Forest, Kapkoi, Bayete, Ndungulu, Kaptega, Sengalo, Chereber, Ngarua, and Ainabkoi will be affected from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
“Kerita, Kapkoi, Bayete, Kitingia, Cherus, Ndungulu, Kaptega, Kapsundei, Sengalo, Chereber, Kapchorwa, Ndanai, Ngarua, Kondoo, Kapkeno, Languse, Kaptega Cheboror, Ainabkoi & adjacent customers,” Kenya Power stated.
Nandi County
Nandi is the only county that will have a few affected areas on Thursday, 2 October 2025. According to Kenya Power, the blackout will affect Emrok and its environs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Trans Nzoia
Mois Bridge Centre, NCPB, Matunda, Milimani, Conbelt Grain Millers, and the surrounding areas will be affected by the blackout from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Kericho County
In Kericho, the areas set to be affected are Kipchimchim, Laliet Quarry, Taiwet Factory, and Toror Tea Factory.
“PARTS OF KERICHO COUNTY. AREA: KIPCHIMCHIM DATE: Thursday 02.10.2025 TIME: 9.00 Α.Μ. -5.00 Ρ.Μ. Laliet Quarry, Taiwet Factory, Gokul Quarry, West Valley Quarry, Toror T/ Fact & adjacent customers,” the notice read in part.
Makueni
The whole of the Kaumoni area will be hit by the blackout from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting Kaumoni, Itangini, Kikima, Tawa Market, Kiteta, Kalawani, and Mbooni schools.
“AREA: WHOLE OF KAUMONI DATE: Thursday 02.10.2025 TIME: 9.00 Α.Μ. – 5.00 Ρ.Μ. Itangini, Kaumoni, Mbumbuni, Kikima, Tawa KMTC, Tawa Mkt, Uvaani, Kiteta, Wanzauni, Kalawani, Mbooni Boys & Girls, Nzeveni, Kyuu & adjacent customers,” Kenya Power stated.
Busia County
Busia Town, Busia County Referral Hospital, the KPLC Office, and government offices will be affected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Kirinyaga
In Kirinyaga County, Mutira Girls, Karaini, Riakiana Market, Kabonge, and surrounding villages will be affected.
“AREA: MUTIRA GIRLS, JS MATHENGE DATE: Thursday 02.10.2025 TIME: 9.00 Α.Μ -5.00 P.M. Mutira Girls, Kathiti Mutira, Karaini C/Fact, Riakiana Mkt, Kiangige Village, Kabonge, Hukoni Village, Kiaragana Mkt, Karuku TBC & adjacent customers,” KPLC announced.
Murang’a
Muchungucha, Kiria, Ndutumi, Yamugwe, and Gaitega will be affected.
Nyeri County
Kiamathambo, Narumoru Girls, Kamune, Thuita, Iruri Market, St Anne’s Kiambugi Secondary, and neighbouring villages will be hit by the blackout from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Karkuret Retreat Centre, Narumoru Girls, Bagdad, Judea, Meere, Mbogoini A & B areas will also be affected.
Other areas to be affected in Kiambu are Kamune Market, Riakiberu coffee factory, Kamune Safaricom Booster, Iruri Market, Karugiro coffee factory, Gachirago coffee factory, Thuita Market, Githanga Secondary School, Geitwa Market, St Anne’s Kiambugi Secondary School, and adjacent customers.
Meru County
Nchiru, Meru University of Science and Technology, Kagaene, Kithiri Polytechnic, Mbeu Sub-District Hospital, and Machangene are some of the areas that will be affected in Meru County.
“AREA: NCHIRU, KAGAENE DATE: Thursday 02.10.2025 TIME: 8.00 Α.Μ.-5.00 P.M. Nchiru, Meru University of Science and Technology, Cedar Hotel, Mwithanga, Kanthiari, Uringu, Kamaroo, Mwathene Dispensary, Kimachia Sec, Kamaruki, Kagaene Shopping, Kithiri Polytechnic, Kimirii Centre, Mbeu Sub-District Hosp, Kaamu Pri, Kiliati Mixed Sec, Machangene & adjacent customers,” Kenya Power stated.
Kiambu
In Kiambu County, the areas that will be hit by the blackout are Zambezi, Sigona, Kamwangi Market, Ndekei Secondary, Ngorongo Dispensary, Igegania Hospital, and surrounding trading centers.
Other areas to be affected are Ngethu Lower Camp, Kariuki Muiruri, Ngorongo Dispensary, Ngorongo Mkt, Ndekei Secondary, Dry Village, Kariua, Kamwangi DC’s, Kamwangi Market, Kairi Market, Nguna Village, Nyamathumbi, Karuri, Igegania Hospital, Banguro, Nyamagara, Mukuyuini, Kang’oo, Mukurwe, Gatei, Kanjuku, Watathii, Gathaiti, Mbici, Ruburi, Mbogoro, Karera Village, Kagumoini, Ritho Village, Icaciri Secondary, Karingaini Village, and adjacent customers.
Mombasa
Part of Buxton and Tudor, Naivas Saba Saba, Afrigas, Ronald Ngala Primary, Railways Club Mombasa, and nearby businesses.
Taita Taveta
The whole of Maktau, Sarova Saltlick Lodges, Lumo Lions Bluff Conservancy, Voyager Hotels, Ziwani Farm, Langatenyi, and Godoma.