By Peter John

Residents in selected areas of Kakamega and Kisii counties should prepare for temporary electricity disruptions on Saturday, April 11, 2026, following a planned maintenance notice issued by the national electricity distributor.

According to Kenya Power’s notice released on Friday, April 10, 2026, the scheduled maintenance will affect multiple neighbourhoods for several hours during the day as technical teams carry out essential upgrades and repairs to improve the reliability of the power supply network.

“Good Evening. The listed area will be affected by planned power interruptions tomorrow (11th April 2026). ^WN,” the utility firm wrote on X.

The maintenance is part of routine system improvements aimed at ensuring stable and efficient electricity distribution to customers.

Areas in Kakamega County affected

The notice lists the affected locations as: Mwihomo, Nmbilima Secondary School, Chenjeni, Vashele, Makhukhuni, Lumani, Kulembeni, Sango, Mavusi, Chegulo, Mahusi, Lwichi Daily, Makale, Namshiya, Chekata, Musaga, Tanga and adjacent customers.

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to plan their activities accordingly, especially those relying on electricity for operations such as retail shops, small manufacturing, water pumping, and refrigeration.

Areas in Kisii County affected

Meanwhile, in Kisii County, Kenya Power has said the outage will affect parts of Ibencho, Nyamasege, and Nyansakia areas. The scheduled maintenance will run from 9.00 am to 5.00 am.

The notice further specifies the affected locations as: Nyakoiba, Ibencho, Nyansara, Openda, Eburi, Nyamasege, Kiagware, Nyaimera, Nyansakia, Kona Yonduko and adjacent customers.

Residents in these regions are encouraged to take precautionary measures such as charging electronic devices in advance, storing sufficient water where electric pumps are used, and safeguarding sensitive electrical equipment.

Planned power interruptions are a standard operational practice used by utility companies to maintain infrastructure, replace ageing equipment, connect new customers, and enhance overall service reliability.

Although temporary outages may cause inconvenience, they are necessary to reduce unexpected blackouts and improve long-term electricity stability.

Authorities typically notify customers in advance to allow households, institutions, and businesses to make adequate preparations.

Residents in the affected parts of Kakamega and Kisii counties are therefore urged to remain patient during the scheduled maintenance period and to treat all electrical lines as live at all times for safety.

Electricity supply is expected to resume immediately after the maintenance work is completed on Saturday evening.