Kenya Power successfully restored electricity to all regions impacted by a major power outage that occurred on Wednesday night. The blackout affected vast parts of Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and sections of the Central Rift.

Despite not disclosing the exact cause of the outage, Kenya Power confirmed on Thursday morning that power had been fully reinstated. Initial restorations began by 11:32 pm in some areas, with technicians continuing efforts to resume supply in remaining affected zones, including parts of Nairobi and the Coast region.

The blackout was notably severe in Nairobi's Central Business District, where numerous areas were left without power. Some buildings managed to remain lit by relying on backup generators during the outage.

Impact and Response

  • Regions affected: Nairobi, Coast, Mt. Kenya, Central Rift
  • Restoration began late Wednesday night and was completed by early Thursday
  • Kenya Power has not publicly explained the cause of the blackout
  • Backup generators were used in several key buildings during the outage

Kenya Power continues to monitor the situation to prevent similar disruptions and ensure a stable electricity supply nationwide.