In a notice issued on Sunday, January 18, Kenya Power said the planned outages are part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and safety of electricity supply across the affected regions.
The company noted that power interruptions are necessary to allow its technical teams to carry out essential maintenance on the distribution network.
Areas Affected in Nyeri County
In Nyeri County, the power interruption is scheduled to take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Several areas will be affected during this period.
Residents and businesses in Muruguru, Kiamuiru and Githiru will experience a blackout. Specific locations expected to be without power include Muruguru Secondary School, Muruguru Market, Kiamuiru, Githiru, SDA Muruguru Church, Satima Millers, Gikunju Maternity, Mugwathi Hotel, and surrounding customers.
Other affected areas in Nyeri include parts of Ihururu, Mathari Hospital and Njoguini. Locations such as Mwenji, Nyamakuyu, Ngoru, Njoguini, Jua Kali area, Miagayuini, Kanyinya, Muhoya, Thatha, Nyeri Hill and the VOK Booster area will experience the outage.
Kenya Power further indicated that electricity supply will also be interrupted in Kanjora, Kimathi Secondary School, Burton, Mathari Hospital, Caritus, Kamwenja Teachers College, Mathari Shopping Centre and Nyeri High School, alongside adjacent customers.
The utility advised residents and institutions in the affected areas to plan accordingly, particularly hospitals, schools, and businesses that rely heavily on electricity for daily operations.
Power Interruption in Embu County
Parts of Embu County will also experience a power outage on the same day, with interruptions scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include Rukuriri, Kyeni Hospital and Mufu, covering Makutano Market, Kiaragana Primary School, Hon Karemba area, Kanja Market, Mary Goretti Girls Secondary School, Mufu Market, Kathageri Market and Kigumo Market.
Additional locations expected to be without power include Mukuuri Market, Mbuinjeru Market, Kiaganari Girls, Kegonge Boys, Mikundu near Kathunguri Market, Njeruri Market, Iriari Market, Kariru Secondary School and Gitare Secondary School, as well as nearby customers.
Kenya Power noted that the maintenance works are expected to be completed within the scheduled time, after which electricity supply will be restored.
Kenya Power Advisory to Customers
The announcement comes weeks after Kenya Power issued a public advisory clarifying its hours of operation and reassuring customers that its teams work round the clock to address electricity supply issues.
In a customer notice released on December 24, the utility emphasized that it provides 24-hour service to resolve power outages, carry out inspections, and maintain network infrastructure.
Customers were advised to allow Kenya Power staff access to electricity installations, meters, and cables located within their premises whenever required, whether during the day or at night.
“All our customers are advised to allow our staff access to electricity supply installations, meters and cables that are located within their premises, as they carry out their duties at any time of the day or night,” the notice stated.
To enhance security and prevent fraud, Kenya Power reiterated that all employees visiting customer premises must display official company identification cards bearing their staff numbers and national identification details.
The utility also encouraged customers to verify the identity of Kenya Power staff by dialing the toll-free code *977# and selecting the Jua for Sure option, which allows customers to confirm staff credentials before granting access.
Kenya Power urged affected customers to remain patient during the maintenance period, noting that the works are necessary to ensure a more stable and reliable power supply.
Areas Affected in Nyeri County
In Nyeri County, the power interruption is scheduled to take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Several areas will be affected during this period.
Residents and businesses in Muruguru, Kiamuiru and Githiru will experience a blackout. Specific locations expected to be without power include Muruguru Secondary School, Muruguru Market, Kiamuiru, Githiru, SDA Muruguru Church, Satima Millers, Gikunju Maternity, Mugwathi Hotel, and surrounding customers.
Other affected areas in Nyeri include parts of Ihururu, Mathari Hospital and Njoguini. Locations such as Mwenji, Nyamakuyu, Ngoru, Njoguini, Jua Kali area, Miagayuini, Kanyinya, Muhoya, Thatha, Nyeri Hill and the VOK Booster area will experience the outage.
Kenya Power further indicated that electricity supply will also be interrupted in Kanjora, Kimathi Secondary School, Burton, Mathari Hospital, Caritus, Kamwenja Teachers College, Mathari Shopping Centre and Nyeri High School, alongside adjacent customers.
The utility advised residents and institutions in the affected areas to plan accordingly, particularly hospitals, schools, and businesses that rely heavily on electricity for daily operations.
Power Interruption in Embu County
Parts of Embu County will also experience a power outage on the same day, with interruptions scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected areas include Rukuriri, Kyeni Hospital and Mufu, covering Makutano Market, Kiaragana Primary School, Hon Karemba area, Kanja Market, Mary Goretti Girls Secondary School, Mufu Market, Kathageri Market and Kigumo Market.
Additional locations expected to be without power include Mukuuri Market, Mbuinjeru Market, Kiaganari Girls, Kegonge Boys, Mikundu near Kathunguri Market, Njeruri Market, Iriari Market, Kariru Secondary School and Gitare Secondary School, as well as nearby customers.
Kenya Power noted that the maintenance works are expected to be completed within the scheduled time, after which electricity supply will be restored.
Kenya Power Advisory to Customers
The announcement comes weeks after Kenya Power issued a public advisory clarifying its hours of operation and reassuring customers that its teams work round the clock to address electricity supply issues.
In a customer notice released on December 24, the utility emphasized that it provides 24-hour service to resolve power outages, carry out inspections, and maintain network infrastructure.
Customers were advised to allow Kenya Power staff access to electricity installations, meters, and cables located within their premises whenever required, whether during the day or at night.
“All our customers are advised to allow our staff access to electricity supply installations, meters and cables that are located within their premises, as they carry out their duties at any time of the day or night,” the notice stated.
To enhance security and prevent fraud, Kenya Power reiterated that all employees visiting customer premises must display official company identification cards bearing their staff numbers and national identification details.
The utility also encouraged customers to verify the identity of Kenya Power staff by dialing the toll-free code *977# and selecting the Jua for Sure option, which allows customers to confirm staff credentials before granting access.
Kenya Power urged affected customers to remain patient during the maintenance period, noting that the works are necessary to ensure a more stable and reliable power supply.
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