Kenya Power announces blackout in parts of Bungoma on Tuesday October 21
By Kenneth Mwenda, October 20, 2025Kenya Power has announced a planned power interruption in parts of Bungoma County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The company said the outage will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and will affect several areas within the Western region.
In a notice issued on Monday, Kenya Power said the interruption will allow its technical team to carry out essential maintenance work on the electricity network. The exercise is part of the company’s routine efforts to improve the reliability and stability of power supply in the region.
The affected areas include Hongera Millers, Pan Africa Chemical, Kenol Kobil, Tachoni, Jaggary, Teresia Primary School, Kivai Secondary School, Matete, Chabadia Factory, Chimol Market, Lwandeti, Kaburengu, and nearby customers.
Kenya Power urged residents and businesses in the listed areas to prepare for the temporary disruption. The firm advised customers to switch off electrical appliances during the maintenance period and only reconnect once power has been restored to avoid damage from potential voltage fluctuations.
The utility firm has been carrying out similar exercises across the country to upgrade aging infrastructure and reduce the frequency of unplanned outages. According to Kenya Power, such works include replacing worn-out poles and conductors, trimming trees near power lines, and upgrading transformers.
Cold weather driving demand
The announcement comes at a time when parts of the country are set experience rain and cold weather, leading to higher electricity usage in many homes and businesses. During such periods, most people rely on power more heavily, especially in the evenings, to light their homes, heat water, and cook.
In July, Kenya Power reported that the country had recorded its highest-ever electricity demand, reaching 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23, 2025. The company linked the spike to cold weather and an increase in customer connections, noting that many Kenyans tend to use more power to warm homes and offices when temperatures drop.
“Cold weather often drives up electricity use as people turn to electric heaters, cookers, and lighting earlier in the evening,” Kenya Power said in its earlier statement.
Kenya Power said it remains committed to providing safe and reliable electricity to all customers, noting that planned maintenance is necessary to prevent unexpected outages in the future.