Kenya Power lists areas to experience blackout on Thursday, April 16
By Kenneth Mwenda, April 15, 2026Kenya Power has announced planned maintenance on Thursday, April 16, 2026, that will leave several parts of the country without electricity for most of the day.
The utility said the works are meant to improve service delivery but warned customers to expect interruptions between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
In Nairobi, the blackout will affect parts of Runda and Kaloleni estate. In Runda, areas set for interruption include Runda Drive, Ruaka Groove, Runda Groove, Mimosa Road, Mimosa Vale, Mimosa Close and sections along the Northern Bypass towards Two Rivers. In Kaloleni, affected customers include Ojimbo, Kaloleni Primary School, St John Primary School and United Energy along Jogoo Road.
In Kiambu County, Kenya Power listed several areas under maintenance. These include Tigoni Hospital, Tigoni Police Station, Limuru Golf Club, Loreto Girls, St Paul’s University, Muguga Pyrethrum, Lower Kabuku, KARLO, Shira Farm and nearby customers.
In Mombasa, the planned outage will affect Shimanzi and Makande Road. Key facilities listed include Vivo Energy Kenya, East Africa Terminals Limited, Ola Energy Mombasa LPG, East African Storage Company, Gulf Gas Wholesalers, Gas Petro Bulk, and fire stations in the port area.
Power system under pressure
The announcement comes at a time when Kenya’s power system is under pressure. A recent Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority report shows that electricity demand rose by 8.25 per cent in the second half of 2025, driven by industrial growth and new connections. However, system losses remain high at 22.07 per cent, above the allowed threshold.
The report also notes frequent outages across the country. Consumers experience an average of 8.39 hours of power cuts per month, far above the regulator’s target of 1.5 hours.
“System losses refer to electrical energy generated but lost during transmission and distribution,” the report states.
For businesses, especially in industrial areas, the interruptions raise costs and disrupt production. Many firms rely on diesel generators during outages, which increases operating expenses and reduces competitiveness.
Kenya Power continues to carry out maintenance works to stabilise the grid, but rising demand and ageing infrastructure continue to strain supply reliability.