Kenya Power announced scheduled electricity interruptions in 13 counties on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to facilitate maintenance works.

The notice issued on Tuesday, Oct. 20, listed the counties affected: Nairobi, Kericho, Nandi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, Nyeri, Garissa, Kitui, Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu.

In Nairobi County, the outage will cover Highrise and Ngumo estates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting institutions such as Memorial Hospital, Riara University and KEMRI.

Kericho County will see power cut at Mau Tea Factory and nearby areas from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., also impacting Kaisugu Tea Factory and the Tea Research Foundation.

Nandi County’s interruption will affect Ndulele, Chemnoet and Kapchumo from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while Kakamega County will lose supply at Khwisero Market and surrounding villages during the same hours.

Bungoma County’s outage will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Lufwindire and adjacent areas, including Nzoia PEFA and Nzoia Market.

Vihiga County will experience a shorter cut from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. affecting Eregi, Malinyo, Kerongo, Chandumba and Lusiole.

Kisumu County’s scheduled outage will affect Ndiwa and Nyatuoro from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., covering Lwala Rabuor, Kibuon and other localities.

Nyeri County will have two separate zones – Muruguru and Kihethu, and Itiati and Kiamucheru – both shut from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., impacting schools, markets and a Safaricom booster.

Garissa County’s interruption will affect Sumeya, 17KR Modika and Maua Millers from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while Kitui County will see a full‑day cut affecting multiple markets and schools.

Kilifi County’s part of Mariakani will lose power from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting the town centre, police station, schools and health facilities; Kwale County will see outages in Kwale Town, Kinango and Tiribe with similar timing.

Lamu County’s scheduled shutdown will affect Manda and the Lamu LAPSET Port from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., covering the naval base and surrounding customers.