The Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced that several areas across the country will experience planned power interruptions tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
In a notice issued on Monday evening, Kenya Power said the blackout will be part of routine network maintenance aimed at improving electricity supply and enhancing service reliability.
Nairobi Region
In Nairobi, the interruption will affect Kahawa, Loresho, and Mlolongo.
Kahawa: Power will be off from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., affecting Kahawa Barracks, parts of Kenyatta University, Soweto, Congo, and nearby customers.
Loresho: Areas including Vetlab, Loresho Ridge, parts of Kangemi Shopping Centre, Shinyaru, and sections near the University of Nairobi will also experience outages between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
Mlolongo: Residents will face a shorter interruption from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., affecting Mlolongo Garages, AIC Kasina, and adjacent customers.
North Rift Region
In Uasin Gishu County, several areas will be affected:
Langas, Gitwe, and Jijenge Quarry: 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Ngecheck, Kampnyamisa, Lelboinet, Ngeria Girls, Koros Secondary School, Tegut, and Kapng’etuny: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Nyanza Region
In Migori County, areas in Rongo, Kanga, and Opapo will experience a full-day blackout.
Affected locations include Rongo Town, Kanyawanga, Rongo University, Nyarach, Maryland, Kodero Bara, and surrounding areas.
Mt. Kenya Region
In Embu County, areas such as Ena, Ugweri, and Gikuuri — including schools, markets, and Tenri Ena Hospital — will be without electricity.
Parts of Murang’a County, including Kihumbuini Market and Kihumbuini Dispensary, will also experience outages throughout the day.
In Nyeri County, Mahiga, Ndunyu, Kagonye, and nearby schools and markets will be affected from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Coast Region
In Mombasa County, areas around Likoni ACK Church, including banks, estates, schools, and businesses, will experience interruptions.
In Kwale County, Kwale Town, Tiribe, Kinango, parts of Mtwapa, Kanamai, and Malindi will also face full-day outages.
Kenya Power assured customers that normal electricity supply will be restored once the scheduled maintenance works are completed.
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