- On Monday, December 8, some areas in four counties will be without electricity for approximately nine hours
- Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) issued a list of specific areas that will be affected by the planned system maintenance
- During system maintenance, the power distribution firm normally disconnects electricity in the affected areas
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has scheduled another system maintenance for Monday, December 8.
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In a notice on its website, Kenya Power indicated that it will carry out system maintenance in four counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, and Kajiado.
Why does Kenya Power undertake system maintenance?
During planned power maintenance, KPLC technicians usually take their time to replace old, faulty transformers in the affected areas.
They repair worn transmission lines and replace power lines before they fail and cause blackouts.
This often requires the utility company to switch off power at substations and designated locations to ensure the safety of staff and consumers during maintenance.
Maintenance also reduces the risk of electrical accidents like fires, electrocution, or equipment explosions that could endanger workers and the public.
1. Nairobi County
Area: Part of Muthaiga (9am – 5pm)
Windsor Hotel, Braeburn School, Nyati Drive Estate, Marurui, Garden Estate, Mugumoini Estate, Mukuyu Close Thome 1 Estate and adjacent customers.
2. Parts of Kajiado County
Area: Noonkopir (8am – 5pm)
Jua Kali, Miriams Road, Prisons, Panai, Ashut, Saitoti Hospital, Noonkopir, G26, Watford, Kwa Takataka, Sameri, Ngurunga, Muslim Girls, St. Philips, Governors Road, Merciful Redeemer, Enkututo and adjacent customers.
3. Parts of Murang’a County
Area: Nanga, Kenya Cuttings (9am – 5pm)
Nanga Village, Mama Africa Sec School, Kenya Cutting, Mwanawikio Market, Swani Primary, Swani Secondary, Gatanga Water and adjacent customers.
4. Parts of Kiambu County
Area: Gachie, Gacharage, Ngecha (9am – 5pm)
Gachie, Gichagi, Gacharage, Kihara Market, Gachie Hosp, Karura ka Nyungu, Karura Kagongo, Karura Ka Murimo, St. Tito Secondary School and adjacent customers.
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In other news, Energy Cabinet Secretary CS Opiyo Wandayi released the 2025 Energy Regulations draft, which mandates Kenya Power and other electricity providers to compensate customers for blackouts and supply interruptions.
According to Wandayi, the purpose of these regulations is to promote reliable and quality electricity supply and services.
Under the new regulations, licensed companies will be required to compensate customers if electricity disruptions are caused by negligence or preventable faults.
How much power did Kenyans consume in 2024?
In other news, Kenya’s electricity consumption climbed to a historic level, setting a new peak demand record of 2,439.06 MW on December 4, 2025.
The utility said the rising consumption has been driven by rising customer connections, industrial activity and improvements in power system efficiency.
The latest peak surpassed the previous high of 2,418.77 MW, which was recorded on November 18, 2025.
The utility said the demand surge reflects expanded access to electricity and heavier consumption by industries, which remain its biggest customers.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
