Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Power has announced that parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa counties will experience scheduled power outages on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance aimed at ensuring the continued reliability of electricity supply.
The announcement, made via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, January 31, 2026, advised residents in the affected areas to plan accordingly.
“Good evening. The following areas will be on planned maintenance tomorrow, (01.02.2026),” Kenya Power’s statement read in part.
Nairobi Region
In Nairobi County, the blackout will affect parts of the Industrial Area from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific locations include:
- Factory Street
- Machakos Road
- Part of Enterprise Road
- NCPB
- Industrial Police
- NYS
- Public Works
- KIHBIT
- Adjacent customers
Western Region
In Kisumu County, power interruptions will occur between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Areas affected include:
- Wigot Hotel
- Sharp Brain Academy
- Denva Hotel
- Kiwasco Water Tank
- Adjacent customers
Kenya Power emphasized that the scheduled outage is part of routine maintenance to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply in the western region.
Coast Region
In Mombasa County, areas around Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and parts of Kilifi Corner will be affected from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific locations include:
- Aldina Visram
- Fayaz Bakery
- Suhufi Hotel
- Lighthouse Eye Hospital
- KMTC
- OLA Bondeni
- Imani Buses
- Tawakal Buses
- Lukenya Flour Mills
- DIB Bank Limited
- Adjacent customers
Kenya Power noted that the maintenance work is critical to prevent unplanned outages and improve service delivery in the coastal region.
Advisory to Customers
The utility company has urged customers in all affected counties to prepare for the temporary loss of electricity, stressing that the planned maintenance is necessary to enhance service reliability nationwide.
Conclusion
While the scheduled outages may cause temporary inconvenience, Kenya Power’s proactive maintenance underscores its commitment to delivering a more reliable electricity supply across Kenya’s major urban centers.
