Plan around outages
Check whether a power interruption is planned, active, or affecting your area before you leave for work or travel.
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Active power, water, and Internet alerts reported across Kenya.
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KPLC blackout areas today
Find power outage areas affected today by estate, town, road, county, or region.
Start with the place people around you use every day — Nairobi, Westlands, Embakasi, Kasarani, Ruiru, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, or your county name. Search terms such as power outage Nairobi today, KPLC blackout areas today, and power outage near me work best when you include a local area.
OutageKE helps you identify whether a disruption is local, regional, or part of a Kenya Power notice affecting multiple counties. Check the alert type to separate planned maintenance and scheduled power interruptions from unplanned blackouts.
By county
Power and water outage alerts for your county.
Browse outages by county to compare what is affecting your area and nearby regions. This makes the site practical for residents, commuters, and families planning around utility interruptions.
Service updates
Planned maintenance and unexpected interruptions in one place.
OutageKE combines Kenya Power notices and community-reported electricity, water, and internet disruptions across Kenya so you can quickly see what's happening, when it started, and which areas are affected.
Why people use OutageKE
A practical daily resource for homes, offices, and families across Kenya.
Track water shortages
See water disruption reports from residents and compare them with nearby locations to understand the situation faster.
Share what you know
Report a local issue and help your neighbours prepare for a blackout, dry taps, or service interruption.
Pages built for fast outage answers
Quick access to the highest-value outage reports and guides for Kenya.
KPLC interruptions and outage notices
See where KPLC has scheduled interruptions, monthly utility notices, and the latest electricity outage updates.
View power outage alertsWater outage in my area
Learn how to check local water outages, prepare safely, and report dry taps in your county or estate.
Learn about water outagesInternet & Wi-Fi outages
Track network downtime and connection status for Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel, Zuku, and Faiba across Kenya.
Check internet statusCounty outage pages
Find live outage coverage for major counties like Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
Browse county pagesFAQ
Common questions about outages in Kenya.
How do I check if there is a power outage in Kenya today?
Review the latest alerts above for current and planned Kenya Power notices, including affected locations and update times.
Is there a power outage in my area?
Search by area, estate, county, or region to check whether current outage alerts mention your location.
What KPLC blackout areas are affected today?
Search the latest alerts for Nairobi, Kiambu, Ruiru, Mombasa, Nakuru, or another local area. Notices show affected places whenever the source provides them.
Is there a blackout in Kenya today?
Use the live dashboard to see whether alerts are local or widespread. A reported outage in one county does not necessarily mean there is a nationwide blackout.
When will electricity come back in my area?
Open a matching alert to check its reported start time, expected end time, or latest update. Unplanned outages may not have a confirmed restoration time.
Where can I find water outage updates in Nairobi?
OutageKE shows water outage reports submitted by users, including the region, county, sub-county, and area when provided.
Where can I find KPLC electricity interruptions?
Use OutageKE's KPLC interruptions page to check scheduled outage notices, planned maintenance, and whether your area is affected by a KPLC outage.
Does OutageKE provide real-time outage updates?
Yes. The homepage is built to show real-time outage updates for power notices and water interruptions reported through the site.
Does OutageKE track internet outages in Kenya?
Yes. OutageKE tracks community-reported downtime and connection issues for major Kenyan internet providers including Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel, Zuku, and Faiba.