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Several estates in Nairobi have been without electricity since Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following disruptions caused by recent flooding.
Stephen Orwa, a resident of Embakasi, told Wananchi Reporting that his estate has gone three consecutive days without power.
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“I have never seen such a situation in Nairobi. It is very disappointing. Kenya Power is taking too long to restore electricity. It seems they were not prepared for this,” said Orwa, who works as a welder in Embakasi.
He also raised concerns that some of the affected areas in Embakasi were not included in a customer alert issued by Kenya Power on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
“It seems Kenya Power may not have a clear picture of all the estates still experiencing blackouts after the floods,” Orwa added.
Among the areas reported to be affected in Embakasi are Nyamavilla Estate, parts of Kayole, Nasra, Sossian Estate, sections of Umoja, Bee Centre and neighbouring areas.
The prolonged power outage has also caused water shortages, as many landlords rely on electric pumps to supply water to tenants.
“I have been forced to buy water from vendors, which is expensive and could pose health risks to my family. With the heavy rains and flooding, it is difficult to know where the water is coming from,” said Miriam Nasinya, another Embakasi resident.
Businesses that depend on electricity — including restaurants, pubs, hotels, barbershops and butcheries — have also been affected. Some have temporarily closed, while others have turned to generators, which significantly increase operating costs.
Kenya Power issued a customer alert on Saturday, March 7, explaining that the power outages were caused by the ongoing heavy rains. The company said flooding had affected the South C substation and that repair works were underway to restore electricity supply.
The utility also announced planned power interruptions in seven counties on Sunday, March 8, affecting parts of Nairobi, Machakos, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Kakamega, Kisumu and Laikipia.
