Details of the outages:

• The outage in Nairobi County will impact areas like Lang’ata, Donholm, and Savannah estates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Kajiado County will see power interruptions in parts of Rongai during the same hours.
• Kisumu County’s Chulaimbo area will experience outages from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• In Nyeri County, areas around Kagumo High School will face interruptions from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Parts of Runda in Kiambu County are also scheduled for a blackout between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Mombasa County will have several areas affected throughout the day.

Kenya Power has advised customers to treat all power lines as live during the interruption period. The company stated, “We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused and appreciate your patience.” This maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to enhance network performance and service delivery.

Kenya Power has a history of scheduled power interruptions for maintenance and upgrades. The company aims to improve electricity supply reliability through these efforts.

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Affected areas:

• In Nairobi, areas such as Lang’ata, Donholm, and Savannah estates will experience outages.
• Kajiado County will have interruptions along Magadi Road.
• Kisumu County will face outages in Chulaimbo from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Nyeri County will see power cuts around Kagumo High School from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Runda in Kiambu County will also have blackouts during the same hours.
• Mombasa County will be affected in areas like Kongowea and Bombolulu.
• Additional outages are planned in Tana River, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties.

Kenya Power stated the outages are for scheduled network maintenance. The maintenance works aim to enhance network performance and service delivery. Customers are advised to treat all power lines as live during the outage.

This initiative reflects Kenya Power’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its electricity supply infrastructure. Observers note that such maintenance is crucial for improving overall service reliability.

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What does the recent announcement by Kenya Power regarding scheduled power interruptions in Kisumu and Nyeri counties signify for local residents? The answer is that these outages are part of ongoing maintenance and regulatory efforts to improve the reliability of electricity supply in the region.

On April 6, 2026, Kenya Power will implement power outages in Kisumu County, specifically affecting the Wachara area from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This blackout will impact several key locations, including Wachara Primary School, Wachara Secondary School, and Wachara Market. Meanwhile, in Nyeri County, the power interruption will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting areas within Mwanda and Jambo.

The decision to schedule these outages comes amid broader challenges faced by Kenya Power, including issues of unlawful disconnections and vandalism of electricity supply. Recently, two individuals, Godwin Omondi Oduogi and David Ochieng Lang’o, were sentenced to ten years in prison for their involvement in unlawful disconnections and vandalism-related offenses, respectively. Each was also fined 5 million Ksh.

In the backdrop of these developments, Dr. Eng. Joseph Oketch was appointed as the Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) just a day before the scheduled outages. Dr. Oketch previously served as EPRA’s Director for Electricity and Renewable Energy, and his new role may influence future regulatory measures in the energy sector.

President William Ruto has also been vocal about the need for reform in the energy sector, warning that “no one will be spared” in the government’s efforts to dismantle networks manipulating fuel supply. This statement underscores the seriousness of the government’s stance against corruption and irregularities within the energy sector.

Despite these challenges, Kenya’s fuel supply remains secure, which is crucial for maintaining stability in the energy market and ensuring that consumers have access to necessary resources. The ongoing investigations into fuel supply irregularities are expected to yield further insights into the operational integrity of the energy sector.

As Kenya Power continues to navigate these challenges, the scheduled outages on April 6 will serve as a reminder of the complexities involved in managing electricity supply in the country. Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare accordingly and stay informed about any further developments.

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The World Bank has announced a 21-month debarment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Mauritius, Kenya, and Rwanda due to collusive and fraudulent practices related to the Eastern Electricity Highway Project in Ethiopia. This sanction prohibits PwC and its affiliates from participating in any World Bank-financed projects during this period.

The debarment stems from findings that PwC units obtained confidential procurement information from project officials in 2019, which they used to improperly influence contract awards. The Eastern Electricity Highway Project, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, is part of the Eastern Africa Power Integration Program, aimed at enhancing electricity supply in Kenya while generating revenue for Ethiopia through power exports.

The World Bank stated, “This conduct constitutes collusive and fraudulent practices under the Bank Group Consultant Guidelines.” Furthermore, the firms involved admitted culpability and have agreed to undertake remedial actions, including internal investigations and staff training.

In light of the companies’ admission of misconduct, the settlement agreement provides for a reduced period of debarment. The Eastern Africa Power Integration Program seeks to reduce reliance on expensive thermal power plants in Kenya by importing cleaner, cheaper hydroelectric power from Ethiopia.

This debarment may also be enforced by other multilateral development banks under a mutual recognition agreement, potentially impacting PwC’s operations beyond the World Bank’s jurisdiction. Observers are closely monitoring the situation as the implications of this debarment unfold in the region.

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