Vital updates: Kenya Power announces planned outages in 6 counties tomorrow

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- Kenya Power announced planned power interruptions across several counties scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026

- The utility firm said affected areas span six counties, including Murang'a, and Meru with varying outage windows

- Kenya Power cited maintenance, network upgrades, and new customer connections as the reasons for the interruptions

Nairobi - Kenya Power has announced planned electricity outages across five counties on Thursday, August 13, 2026, affecting dozens of areas for several hours during the day.

The utility company issued the notice under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, stating that the interruptions are necessary to carry out maintenance and upgrades on power lines, connect new customers, and replace equipment within the network.

The company added that electricity supply must be interrupted periodically to facilitate the maintenance and upgrading of power lines, to bring new customers onto the grid, and to replace ageing infrastructure.

Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of the outage windows

1. Parts of Migori County

Area: Kokuro, Siruti from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Obama, Kokuro, Nyatambe, Ondome, Gamba Secondary, Kanyasiega, Nyamasaria and adjacent customers.

2. Parts of Murang’a County

Area: Kirere, Kaimiri, Muthithi, Karuri from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Mutunguru, Kangondu, Kiriangoro, Kirere, Kaimiri, Migwini, Ngamburi, Gikomora, Muthithi Market, Karuri, Njora and adjacent customers.

3. Parts of Meru County

Area: Kaaga, Kithoka, Nkoune from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Nkoune, Mwiriene Primary, Meru Teachers College, Mwithumwilu Secondary School, Kaaga Girls High, Mpakone Village, Whole of Kaaga, LR Petrol Station, Gatimene Gardens, Runogone, KEMU Univeristy, Tuliza FM, Gakurine, Kiandiu, Chungu, Kwiriro Market, Runongone Airtel, Kaithe Market, Kithoka, Fred's Academy, Thiiri Cultural Centre, Bishop Lawi Imathiu Primary and Secondary, Kithoka Ripples and adjacent customers.

4. Parts of Kiambu County

Area: Kanunga, Kiamara Estate from 9.00AM - 5.00PM

Valentine Growers, Kashphat, Kanunga High, Ngegu, Turitu, Kiamara and adjacent customers.

Area: Parts of Limuru Town, Karanjee from 9.00AM - 5.00 PM

Karanje, Parts of Limuru Town, Parts of Rironi, Ngenia, Mutarakwa, Stephjoy, Nderu, Thigo, Rosmali, Ndioni, Kireri, Nguirubi and adjacent customers.

Area: Mai Mahiu from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Rivr Springs Hotel, Mayers, Namja, China Wu-Yi, Gold Stone Quarry, Manyata Quarry, Yellow Stones Quarry, Kingston Quarry, Ewaso Kedong Market, Najire Girls, Earth Station and adjacent customers.

5. Parts of Kilifi County

Area: Kayuni, Gede, Kasufini from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

6. Parts of Mombasa County

Area: Parts of Likoni from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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