If you reside or operate a business in Nakuru, Mombasa, Kiambu, or six other counties, you may need to make alternative energy arrangements on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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The national grid operator, Kenya Power, has issued a formal notice outlining planned maintenance operations, routine network upgrades, and line reinforcement across targeted regions.
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Most shutdowns are scheduled to run between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, though duration varies depending on the specific maintenance feeder line.
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Detailed Breakdown of Affected Areas & Times
[ TUESDAY OUTAGE SCHEDULE SUMMARY ]
CENTRAL RIFT & WESTERN COASTAL & NYANZA MT. KENYA & EASTERN
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│ • Nakuru (9 AM – 5 PM) │ │ • Mombasa (9 AM-5PM) │ │ • Kiambu (9 AM-5PM) │
│ • Kakamega (8 AM – 5PM) │ │ • Kisumu (8:30-5 PM) │ │ • Nyeri (9 AM-5 PM) │
│ • Laikipia (8 AM – 5PM) │ │ • Migori (9 AM-5 PM) │ │ • Embu (9 AM – 5 PM)│
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1. Nakuru County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Parts of Naivasha town, Gilgil, and Nakuru Town environs, including surrounding commercial centers, flower farms, and adjacent residential estates along the main supply routes.
2. Mombasa County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Mikindani Estate, Dola Feeds, Corrugated Sheets, Karibu Flour Mills, Transpares, Sea Harvest, Roadtainers, Owino Uhuru, Gana Hola, Kwa Shee, and Mikindani Hospital.
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3. Kiambu County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Sections of Kilimambogo and Kenchick, Kiboko Farm, Ndula Market, Makutano Market, Kahonoki, Ngoliba Market, Gateiguru Market, Rubiru, Chui Rapid, and parts of Delmonte farms.
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4. Kisumu County (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Sections of Kisumu Central, Kibos feeder lines, and surrounding industrial and residential customers.
5. Kakamega County (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Makunga, Shikoti, Musaga area, Chenjeni, Lumani, Chegulo, and neighboring areas.
6. Migori County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Wuoth Ogik, Saa Yote, Kadika, Ngege, Nyamware, Siling, Alara, Mapera, Waitharaga, and Osingo.
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7. Nyeri County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Bellevue Market, Bellevue Village, Kabendera, Gatarakwa Market, Kiboya Village, and Mogaka.
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8. Embu County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Kianjiru Hilltop, Kirima, Kiritiri Police Station, Umau Market, Mutus Market, Kabururi, Mwanyari, Kwamacembe, and Kirima.
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9. Laikipia County (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Specific Estates & Environs: Timau Town, Kwa Nganga Market, Maritati, Kiambogo, Ethi Market, Ngare Ndare, Ngusichi, River Side Village, Siraji Farm, Tima Flow Farm, and Timau Lodge.
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4 Action Steps Before the Blackout Begins
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│ PRE-OUTAGE CHECKLIST FOR HOME & BUSINESS │
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│ 1. CHARGE EVERYTHING │ Fully top up phone batteries, powerbanks, │
│ │ and portable backup lighting before 8 AM. │
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│ 2. SURGE PROTECTION │ Unplug sensitive appliances and commercial │
│ │ machinery to avoid voltage-spike damage. │
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│ 3. COLD STORAGE │ Keep refrigerators closed to retain cold │
│ │ temperature for perishable items. │
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│ 4. SELF-SERVICE UPDATES │ Dial *977# or check the myPower App for │
│ │ real-time power restoration status. │
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Kenya Power maintains that scheduled outages are vital to prevent unscheduled blackouts and maintain grid stability across expanding urban centers.
Be sure to plan ahead if you are located in any of the flagged sectors!
