Kenya Power Schedules September 15 Outages Across Five Counties

Kericho, Kenya — 2025-09-12 18:45 EAT. Kenya Power has announced routine maintenance work that will cause day-long power outages across five counties on Monday, September 15, 2025, as engineers service equipment and upgrade electricity lines

The Latest

• Kericho County: Jamji, Changoi, and Kipkeryen areas will be without power from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting tea factories, farms, and nearby villages

• West Pokot County: Chewoyet, Kesogon, Ortum, Sebit, and Sigor will experience outages during the same hours, impacting schools, markets, and homes

• Murang’a County: Ikumbi and Kigumo residents will also have no electricity between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Nyeri County: Gichira and Kiawaithanji will be out from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Kiambu County: Kihumo and Magana will have outages between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Context in Brief

• Reason: Kenya Power says the planned interruptions are needed for line servicing, equipment inspection, and system upgrades to reduce unplanned outages and improve national grid reliability

• Advisory: Consumers are urged to switch off appliances during the outages and treat all lines as live even when power is off to avoid accidents.

Implications

• Economic impact: Tea factories, farms, and markets may face temporary disruptions in affected areas.

• Public services: Schools and health facilities are advised to make contingency plans, including standby power where possible.

• Safety: Residents warned not to tamper with lines or assume they are safe during outages.

What to Watch

• Confirmation from Kenya Power once maintenance is complete on Monday evening.

• Any follow-up notices on extended outages if work overruns scheduled hours.

• Future grid maintenance plans affecting other counties.