Kenya Power has announced a series of planned power outages across several regions on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The move comes as the company carries out essential maintenance work on its electricity network.

“Good evening, please be advised that there will be a scheduled power interruption as outlined in the attached notice: Date: Wednesday, 08.04.2026, Time: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M,” the utility company said in a statement posted on its social media accounts on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The notice included specific areas that will be affected and the expected timing of the interruptions.

Nairobi and Rift regions

In Nairobi, parts of Parklands will experience outages from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The affected streets include Kapande Road, Ngara Road, Stima Sacco, parts of Westlands Road, Kipkabus Road, Chemelil Road, and areas near the Museum of Kenya.

Parts of Kericho County, including Kipchimchim and Ainamoi, will have power off between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm. Key locations affected include Kenya Highlands University, Nyagacho Market, Toror Tea Factory, Taiwet Tea Factory, Ainamoi Market, Laliat, Gogul Quarry, and West Valley Quarry, among other nearby customers.

In Uasin Gishu County, the Wounifor area will face outages from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Areas affected include Katuiyo, Chepkongony Secondary School, and surrounding homes and businesses.

Western, Nyanza and Coast regions

Ojola Pundo in Kisumu County will have electricity off from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Affected places include Ojola Pundo, Riverside Hotel, Pundo Village, and nearby households.

Parts of Nyamira County, including Nyansiongo, Manga, and Eronge, will experience blackouts from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Key sites include Nyansiongo Mission, Manga Market, Eronge Boarding School, Laitigo, Kamukunji Kebuse, Changwani, Etangi, Kahawa Secondary, Nyansiongo Boys, Highland Creamers, Kijauri Roche, and neighbouring areas.

In Taita Taveta County, the town of Maungu and the surrounding areas will lose power from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.

Mt Kenya region

Nyeri County has several affected areas, including Chaka and Kiganjo, with outages from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Affected sites include Kiganjo Town, Maisha Flour Millers, Chaka Town, Nyaribu Shopping Centre, and the Aberdare Country Club. Additional areas, including Kiawara, Nairutia, Tumutumu Hospital, and Ngandu Girls Secondary School, will also face blackouts within the same timeframe.

Kenya Power urged residents and businesses to plan ahead.

The announcement comes amid a period of unpredictable weather across the country. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, April is part of the peak of the March–April–May long rains season. Heavy rainfall has already caused floods in multiple counties, destroying homes and infrastructure and displacing thousands of people.

Nairobi, for instance, recorded 37 deaths during recent floods, while the Eastern region reported 26. Floods have also affected the Rift Valley, Nyanza, Central, Coast, and Western regions. In total, over 6,900 households, affecting more than 34,000 people, have been displaced.

Meteorologists warned that heavy rains could continue in some parts of the country, while other regions may see drier conditions. Afternoon and evening storms are expected in many areas.