Kenya Power confirmed a significant power disruption on Wednesday night that left Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift in darkness.

In a statement released at 9:05 p.m., the utility company indicated that the blackout impacted numerous customers across these regions, while electricity supply remained stable in the North Rift and Western areas.

Kenya Power assured the public that technical teams are actively working to restore power as swiftly as possible and apologized for the inconvenience caused.

Impact and Response

  • Large sections of Nairobi's Central Business District were plunged into darkness, with some buildings relying on backup generators.
  • Power interruptions were reported at key transport hubs, including the Nairobi Railway Station and the Standard Gauge Railway terminus.
  • The cause of the outage has not yet been disclosed by Kenya Power.

The utility company continues to prioritize restoration efforts and urges affected customers to remain patient as repairs proceed.