Kenya Power has announced a planned power interruption that will affect parts of Nairobi on Sunday, April 5, 2026, as the company carries out routine maintenance.

In a notice shared on its official X account, the utility firm said the outage will take place in sections of Embakasi, specifically along North Airport Road and Cabanas.

“Please be advised that the following areas are scheduled for planned power maintenance tomorrow, 05.04.2026,” Kenya Power said in its statement.

According to the schedule, the blackout will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Several businesses and residential areas will be affected during the exercise.

Among those listed are Five Star Manufacturer, Transami, Carebean Hotel, Amiran Kenya, G4S, Taj Mall, Kitchen Professional, Amicable, Bolore Transporters, and Jesus Celebration Centre Getaway. Others include Dk Engineering, Duldul Godowns, Embakasi Village Curio, and nearby customers.

Maintenance aims improve reliability

Kenya Power said the maintenance is necessary to improve the reliability of the electricity network and reduce unplanned outages.

The company also urged customers to use its digital platforms for updates and support.

“For real-time updates, outage status, rebilling requests, token-related issues, and other self-service options, kindly visit our chatbot,” the firm added.

Planned maintenance outages are common and usually allow engineers to upgrade infrastructure, replace faulty equipment, and ensure stable power supply.

The announcement comes at a time when Kenya Power has faced increased scrutiny from customers over electricity costs and service delivery. Many users have raised concerns about receiving fewer tokens despite paying the same amount.

The company has previously explained that the number of units a customer receives depends on consumption levels, applicable tariffs, and any outstanding bills. Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror said households that consume more electricity move into higher tariff bands, which reduces the number of units purchased.

He also noted that part of the cost goes into maintaining and expanding the country’s electricity infrastructure.

“Putting up and maintaining that infrastructure is quite expensive,” Siror said in a recent interview.

Customers in the affected areas are advised to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements to minimise disruptions during the outage.