Kenya Power announces planned power interruptions across multiple regions
By Faith Lagat, September 11, 2025Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled power interruptions in several counties on Friday, September 12, 2025.
The utility firm says the planned outages are part of a nationwide maintenance exercise aimed at strengthening the electricity supply and improving network reliability.
Areas to be affected
According to the Kenya Power notice released on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the interruptions will affect parts of West Pokot, Kakamega, Nyeri, and Kiambu counties. The outages will last between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on the location.
In West Pokot, areas set to be affected include Orwa, Lami Nyeusi, Kainuk, Sarmach, and Seker. Residents in Kakamega will experience interruptions in Makunga and Shikoti, with specific localities such as Emukangu, Ebureke, Shinoyi Market, Khungoysoi, Shikoti, Shrakalu, Emachembe, Ebushibo, Shiango, and Esiumeya listed in the schedule.
“NORTH RIFT REGION PARTS OF WEST POKOT COUNTY AREA: SARMACH, KAINUK DATE: Friday 12.09.2025 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. Orwa, Lami Nyeusi, Kainuk, Sarmach, Seker & adjacent customers,” reads a KPLC notice dated Thursday, September 11, 2025.
In the Mt. Kenya region, Nyeri County will see power cuts in Kigogoini and Wandumbi, covering institutions and neighbourhoods such as Kiriti Secondary, Giakamaki TBC, Gachuiro, JW Gitahi, Gakere Secondary, and Kamahuru TBC.
The power outage in Kiambu County will affect the residents of Ngoingwa, with areas including Kilimambogo Millers, Family Gardens, Mpesa Foundation, Karibaribi, Makwa Boys, Makwa Dispensary, Magumu, and Gakui Shopping Centre expected to experience interruptions.
“PARTS OF KIAMBU COUNTY AREA: PARTS OF NGOINGWA DATE: Friday 12.09.2025 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. Killimambogo Millers, Behind TIBS, White Sisters, Ngoingwwa Classic, Family Gardens, PCEA, Kisiwa, Mpesa Foundation, Karibaribi, Kawira, Makwa Boys, Makwa Dispensary, Makwa, Magumu, Gakui S/Centre & adjacent customers,” read part of the announcement.
Kenya Power noted that the interruptions are necessary to facilitate system upgrades and ensure long-term stability of the electricity supply.
Advisory
KPLC has urged customers in the affected regions to make necessary arrangements ahead of the scheduled downtime. Businesses and households relying on electricity for daily operations have been encouraged to plan for alternative power solutions during the interruptions.