Kenya Power has announced a planned power blackout that will affect parts of seven counties on Friday, October 17, 2025.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, October 16, the utility firm urged consumers to plan accordingly as maintenance work will take place across the affected regions.
“Good evening. Please be advised that the following areas will be on planned maintenance tomorrow, 17.10.2025,” part of the statement from Kenya Power said.
The planned maintenance will affect parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Tharaka Nithi, Taita Taveta, Samburu, Nandi, and Migori counties. The outage is expected to last between 9 am and 5 pm, except in Tharaka Nithi, where it will begin at 8:30 am.
In Nairobi County, the affected areas include Catherine Dereva Road and Pipeline, covering Scion Hospital, V Club, Joharis, Mukuru Health Centre, Villafranca Estate, Kings Millennium, St. Bhakita, Takbir Distributors, Mukuru Educational Centre, Penda Medical Centre Embakasi, Bamba 70, Unique Estate, Seyani Brothers, Kenya Builders, Honey Suckle, King of Judah Ministries, Swaminarayan School, and part of Lake View Estate.
In Kajiado County, residents in Lower Matasia and Ngong, including Kamura, Oloika, Nkoroi, Matasia Junction, Memusi, Olosurutia, Barabara Mpya, Kahara, and Cornerbaridi, will be affected.
In Tharaka Nithi County, maintenance will affect Kimbumbu in Chuka, including Chuka KCB, Chuka Girls, Ushirika, Chuka Court, Nchamba Cyber, Kimbumbu, Ntuntuni, and California.
In Taita Taveta County, power will be cut in Mwandango and Mnyuchi.
In Samburu County, the outage will affect Maralal and its environs, including Kinamba, Muarak, Suguta, Marmar, Churo, Naibor, Poror, and Kisima.
In Nandi County, areas such as Ndalat, Chepkemel, and Malando will experience interruptions.
In Migori County, the blackout will cover Kehancha, Masaba, Taranganya, Kobinto, Komasicha, Senta, Nyamotiro, Nyaroa, Masangwa, Nyabikokori, Ntimaru, Wangirabose, Igena Itambe, Angata, and Gwikonge.
