Kenya Power has notified customers in seven counties to expect electricity interruptions on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The outages are part of scheduled maintenance works on the national transmission and distribution network and are expected to last several hours in the affected areas.
Counties Affected
The utility did not disclose the full list of affected specific areas in its notice, but said the counties covered include parts of the Central, Eastern, and Rift Valley regions. Customers in affected areas were advised to plan accordingly, particularly businesses that rely on continuous power supply.
Why the Interruptions?
Kenya Power said the works are necessary to upgrade infrastructure, replace aging equipment, and prevent unplanned outages that are more disruptive to consumers. The utility said it gives advance notice to allow hospitals, schools, and businesses to make alternative arrangements.
What Customers Should Do
- Charge all essential devices the night before
- Hospitals and clinics should have backup generators on standby
- Businesses should back up data and pause sensitive operations during outage windows
- Check the Kenya Power website or their Twitter handle @KenyaPower_Care for real-time updates
Customers can also call Kenya Power’s 24-hour helpline at 97771 to report power issues or get updates on restoration timelines.
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