2 min readBy Richard Kamau
Kenya Power Announces 7 Counties Set for Tuesday Blackouts
Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity supply interruptions in selected parts of seven counties on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to allow for network routine maintenance.
Affected Regions and Specific Locations
1. Nairobi County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Parts of Kitisuru: Rosslyn Lone Tree, Ruaka Road, Ruaka Groove, parts of Limuru Road, and adjacent customers.
- Mombasa Road Area: Alpha Centre, REREC Offices, Nice & Lovely, Manchester Knit, Viraj Complex, Crown Health, Auto Express Mombasa Road, Total Petrol Station opposite JKI Airport, and nearby customers.
2. Kiambu County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Thika Industrial Area: Bidco, Toyota Kenya, Munene Industries, Bhuco Factory, YMCA, Kenya Railways, Kenya Paper Industries, BAT, Broadways, Slaughter House, Mama Millers, Mt. Kenya University, Mundia Area, and nearby locations.
- Wangige and Gathiga: Njonjo Farm, Wangige Hospital, Wangige Market, Kibiku, Gathiga Market, Otani Residence, Kessel Homes, and neighboring areas.
3. Narok County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Narosora and Loita: Narosora Market, Erangata Enteriti Market, Loita, Entasekera Market, Olmeshutie Market, Olorte Market, Kanunga Market, and adjacent customers.
4. Uasin Gishu County (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
- Simba Quarry and Pan Paper: Simba Quarry, Panpaper Market, Mbacho, KMTC, and adjacent customers.
5. Kisumu County (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Angira Village: Angira Secondary School, Angira SDA Church, Angira Primary School, Angira Village, and surrounding residents.
6. Tharaka Nithi County (8:30 AM / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Kiini and Giampapo: Mugona Secondary School, Giampapo Primary School, PCEA Kiini Primary School, Giakanja Primary School, Ikame Primary School, Karingangoru Village, Kiini C.F, Kiamumchumbi TBC, Kaonjo TBC, and nearby areas.
- Kagutu and Kaanwa: Kaguntu, Kaanwa Market, Chuka Vocational Technical Institute, Mwanjate Market, Mbwiro, Kajuki Market, Igambangombe, Ntumbara, and adjacent customers.
7. Taita Taveta County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Josa and Dembwa: The entirety of Josa, Dembwa, Kishamba, and surrounding areas.
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- October 6, 2026
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- Richard Kamau
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