Kenya Power has announced that residents in selected areas across Nairobi and Kisii counties will experience scheduled power interruptions on Friday, February 27, 2026.
In a statement, the company advised affected customers that the interruptions will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and urged them to take necessary precautions to minimise disruption to daily activities.
In Nairobi, residents in Parklands will be affected. Areas scheduled for outages include Avenue Hospital, parts of 2nd and 3rd Avenue, Westgate, Jaram Road, part of Mpakani Road, Citam Road, part of Nyeri Road, Citam Church, Acculaser, and adjacent customers.
Additionally, Nyeri Road and Makueni Road areas will experience power cuts affecting Nyeri Road, Mwingi Road, Kikampala Road, Kueni Road, Mazerus Road, Vihiga Road, Kaputei Gardens, Hamisi Road, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kenya Power advised businesses, schools, and residents along these routes to plan for alternative power sources or adjust activities during the outage period.
In Kisii County, parts of Gesusu and Masimba will experience blackouts. The affected locations include parts of Gesonso, Kiaruta Dispensary, Waterpark, Citam Church, Matongo, St. Peter’s School, Nyawerekoa, and adjacent areas.
Kenya Power reminded the public that scheduled outages are essential for network maintenance, upgrades, and safety improvements.
The company said the outages are part of routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving service reliability.
“Good evening, Please be advised that there will be a scheduled power interruption as outlined in the attached Images: Date: Friday, 27.02.2026 Time: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.^BN”Kenya Power noted.
The company also urged customers to report any electricity emergencies through its official channels and to stay updated on future notices to avoid unexpected disruption.
