Kenya Power Announces Electricity Cuts in Several Counties Including Mombasa on Wednesday, August 12
Kenya Power has scheduled electricity interruptions across four counties on August 12, 2026, for routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. The utility company issued the notice in accordance with local electric power regulations.
Why it matters
Scheduled power outages impact local businesses and residents, highlighting the ongoing challenges of infrastructure maintenance in developing regions.
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Nairobi - Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions across four counties on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, as part of routine network maintenance works.
Kenya Power announces electricity cuts in four counties on Wednesday, August 12. Photo: Simon Maina. Source: Getty Images The utility issued the notice on Tuesday evening, citing the need to maintain and upgrade power infrastructure, connect new customers, and carry out line replacements as the basis for the outages.
The interruptions fall under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules, which governs planned supply interruptions.
Kenya Power lists 9 counties including Nakuru to face electricity cuts on Tuesday, August 11
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