Kenya Power Has Announced Scheduled Blackouts for Maintenance in Multiple Counties

Kenya Power (KPLC) recently announced extensive scheduled power interruptions for maintenance, most notably for yesterday, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

While there are no widely reported major scheduled blackouts for today (Thursday, December 4) in the latest press releases, the announcement you likely saw covered 10 counties for maintenance on Wednesday.

If you are currently experiencing a blackout or want to confirm if the “scheduled” maintenance applies to the announcement for the 10 counties, here are the details from that specific notice:

Counties & Areas Affected (Announcement for Dec 3)

The maintenance affected the following regions, typically between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM:

• Nairobi County:

  • Mihango & Garage Road: Areas including Kenya Builders, Karagitha, Comboni, and Royal Ambassadors (9am – 3pm).

  • Rosslyn: Including the Canadian and American Embassies and Rosslyn Lone Tree (9am – 5pm).

• Nakuru County: Kabarak University (Guest House, High School, Bakery) and Upper Mangu area (Ngata Kaptich, Olrongai).

• Kiambu County: Witeithie, Kibute, and Ndarugu (affecting Total Gattu, Mangu High, and parts of Ngoingwa).

• Nyeri County: Gatura Market, Miiri Village, Kiangai Market (including Safaricom/Airtel boosters).

• Kericho County: Kenegut Market area (Torsogik and Mochorwa Dispensaries).

• Bomet County: Olpisiai and GK Prisons Kilgoris (Lolgorian, Kichwa Tembo, Mara camps).

• Kirinyaga County: Difathers and Kamunyange (Kajiji and Karuangi Markets).

• Kitui County: Kyuso, Katse, and Tseikuru regions (Mivukoni, Nguuni).

• Siaya County: Usenge area (Jaramogi University, Wangarot).

• Taita Taveta County: Areas around Sir Ramson Primary School.

How to Check for Today (Dec 4) & Tomorrow (Dec 5)

Since KPLC issues daily updates that may not always make major headlines:

1. Check Social Media: Visit the official Kenya Power Care Twitter/X page (@KenyaPower_Care) or Facebook page. They post the specific “Planned Power Interruptions” lists every evening for the following day.

2. USSD Code: You can check your account balance and sometimes outage status by dialing *977#.

3. KPLC Website: Look for the “Interruption Notices” section on kplc.co.ke.