Kenya Power has announced a planned power blackout that will affect parts of seven counties on Friday, October 17, 2025.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, October 16, the utility firm urged consumers to plan accordingly as maintenance work will take place across the affected regions.
“Good evening. Please be advised that the following areas will be on planned maintenance tomorrow, 17.10.2025,” part of the statement from Kenya Power said.
Counties and areas to be affected
The planned maintenance will affect parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Tharaka Nithi, Taita Taveta, Samburu, Nandi, and Migori counties. The outage is expected to last between 9 am and 5 pm, except in Tharaka Nithi, where it will begin at 8:30 am.
In Nairobi County, the affected areas include Catherine Dereva Road and Pipeline, covering Scion Hospital, V Club, Joharis, Mukuru Health Centre, Villafranca Estate, Kings Millennium, St. Bhakita, Takbir Distributors, Mukuru Educational Centre, Penda Medical Centre Embakasi, Bamba 70, Unique Estate, Seyani Brothers, Kenya Builders, Honey Suckle, King of Judah Ministries, Swaminarayan School, and part of Lake View Estate.
In Kajiado County, residents in Lower Matasia and Ngong, including Kamura, Oloika, Nkoroi, Matasia Junction, Memusi, Olosurutia, Barabara Mpya, Kahara, and Cornerbaridi, will be affected.
In Tharaka Nithi County, maintenance will affect Kimbumbu in Chuka, including Chuka KCB, Chuka Girls, Ushirika, Chuka Court, Nchamba Cyber, Kimbumbu, Ntuntuni, and California.
In Taita Taveta County, power will be cut in Mwandango and Mnyuchi.
In Samburu County, the outage will affect Maralal and its environs, including Kinamba, Muarak, Suguta, Marmar, Churo, Naibor, Poror, and Kisima.
In Nandi County, areas such as Ndalat, Chepkemel, and Malando will experience interruptions.
In Migori County, the blackout will cover Kehancha, Masaba, Taranganya, Kobinto, Komasicha, Senta, Nyamotiro, Nyaroa, Masangwa, Nyabikokori, Ntimaru, Wangirabose, Igena Itambe, Angata, and Gwikonge.
Nation mourns Raila Odinga
The announcement comes as Kenya remains in national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The government is finalising preparations for his state funeral, scheduled for Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.
According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, the service will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to attract both local and international dignitaries, including several heads of state and government.
“All guests are required to be seated by 8 am. This two-hour state event will comprise military honours, a church sermon from the Anglican Church of Kenya, a family eulogy, designated condolences, and speeches from Kenyan and foreign leaders,” Kindiki said.
Thousands of mourners are expected to attend the historic event to pay their final respects to a man widely regarded as a freedom fighter and the father of modern Kenyan democracy.
