Power outage hits Nairobi, Coast and other regions
Kenya Power did not immediately disclose the cause of the blackout or provide a timeline for full restoration...
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A widespread power outage has plunged large parts of Kenya into darkness on Wednesday evening. The blackout is affecting customers in major regions including Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift.
- Kenya Power has announced the widespread outage.
- Technical teams are working to restore electricity.
- Electricity supply remains stable in parts of the North Rift and Western regions.
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Nationwide Blackout Plunges Kenya Into Darkness - July 2026
A nationwide power outage plunged most parts of Kenya into darkness on Wednesday night, marking the first such blackout of the year. The blackout affected customers in major regions including Nairobi, the Coast, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. A nationwide blackout on the night of Wednesday, July 29, was caused by a technical disturbance on the Kenya Power national grid, with power fully restored by 2:00 am on Thursday, July 30. Kenya Power has also announced a nationwide system interruption affecting its prepaid electricity token vending and bill payment platforms, currently preventing customers from purchasing tokens and paying electricity bills.
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