- Kenya Power explained the reasons for planned power interruptions in some parts of seven counties on Thursday, October 9
- The utility firm stated that most of the regions except for parts of Kisumu county would remain in darkness for up to nine hours
- The power provider urged residents in the affected areas to plan accordingly to avoid inconveniences
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Kenya Power has issued a public notice under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, informing customers of a planned electricity supply interruption in parts of eight counties on Thursday, October 9.
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The scheduled outage is necessary to facilitate routine maintenance, connect new customers, upgrade power lines, and replace infrastructure affected by road construction and other developments.
Power supply will be disrupted for up to nine hours in most of the affected regions.
Kenya Power advised residents to prepare accordingly and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
“Please be informed that the following areas will undergo planned power maintenance tomorrow, October 9, 2025. We regret any inconvenience this may cause during the operation.”
Which areas will experience power interruptions tomorrow?
Machakos
Part of Matuu area
Matuu Town, Kakumini, Kithendu, Muthesya, Mamba, Sofia, Ndalani, Kisiiki, Mavoloni, Kambi Mawe, Nthungululu, Kwa Ndolo, Yatta Water, Kateki, Kaluluini, Kyasioni, Maiyuni, Ithekethini, Ngengi, Mwambathana, Sinai, Kilango, Ikatini, Kathini, Itunduimuni, Mikuyu, Kakongo, Iviani, Mbembani, Kivingoni, Kondo, Kitengela, Kauthulini, Kasua Ngove, Nigeria, Malikiti, Kaumoni, Kimangu, Kambi ya Ndeke, Kalukuni, Kasooni, Yee Mwatu, Masewani, and Isaane.
Nairobi
Area: Along Mombasa Road
Part of Intercounty, Small World Country Club, Game Ranch, Aquaest, Kanini Clinic, Brava, Lukenya Academy, Ksyumbunguo Hotel, and Amazing Kenya.
Area: Part of Kitsuru
Gachie Market, Nyari, Part of Thingiri Road, Part of Redhill Road, and Part of Limuru Road.
Kakamega
Area: Butali Market
Butali Market, Butali Sugar Factory, Mastakha Market, Chebwayi, Matete Market, Kivaiywa Secondary School, Bande Market.
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Nyeri
Area: Gikondi, Kibutio
Gikondi Mkt, Mwate Primary School, Gikondi Technical, SR Ireen Secondary School, Nduma Market, Muthuthini Market, Kaharo Secondary School, and Kibutio Secondary School.
Kisumu
Area: Apondo Kasare (From 8am to 5pm)
Apondo Kasare, Thur Dibuoro, Nyakwere, Kongowo, KEMFRI, Sango Rota, Sangoro, and Nyawalo.
Uasin Gishu
Area: Kapchumba
Kapchumba Secondary School, Lower Kiplombe, Kambi Thomas, and Chemabwai.
Kiambu
Area: Kikuyu Town, Magana
Kikuyu Town, Magana Complex, Part of Muthiga, Kidfarmacco, Universal Factory, Regen, Ondiri, Connix Factory, Karai, Part of Gitaru, and Kihumo.
Area: YMCA, Broadways, Bat
Mt. Kenya University, Munene Industries, Bhucho, Nampark, Kenya Paper Sintel, Mama Millers, Slaughter, and Vine Park.
Kirinyaga
Area: Kianyaga, Rukenya, Philadelphia
Kiandubiu Projects, Kiandai Market, Kianyaga Water Pump, Kianyaga Timber, Kianyaga Town, Rwambiti Village, Gichonjo-Ini Market, Kanjuu Village, Philadelphia Hotel, and Riagacheru Village.
Who are Kenya Power shareholders?
In other news, Kenya Power’s shareholding remains largely under government control, with the National Treasury holding 50.09% of the company’s 1.95 billion issued shares, making it the largest single shareholder.
The top 20 shareholders collectively own 64.46% of the firm, with East African institutional investors contributing the majority at 64.64%.
Notable shareholders beyond the Treasury include Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, SBM Bank nominees, Standard Chartered nominees, Stanbic nominees, and Kenya Commercial Bank nominees, among others.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
