Ward profile

Nairobi Central

#79 of 1,113 by total outage-hoursThis week in Nairobi →

Nairobi Central has had 20 planned interruptions since Mar 2023, 2.8× the national rate per resident, and ranks #79 of 1,113 wards by total outage-hours. They usually start around 09:00 on weekdays and last about 8 hours. Over the last 12 months the burden rose 25% on the year before.

Planned interruptions

since Mar 2023

Outage-hours per 100k

452

2.8× the Kenya average

Last 12 months vs prior 12

+25%

50 h vs 40 h

Typical interruption

8 h

most start 09:00, weekdays

Schools in wards touched at least once

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Health facilities in wards touched at least once

clinics, dispensaries and hospitals

Nairobi Central runs 2.8× the national rate per resident, and the burden is rising

Outage-hours per 100,000 residents, monthly · Peak Sep 2025 at 45.5 h per 100k

012.52537.550

202420252026

Nairobi CentralKenya average3-month rolling averageNormalised per 100k so places of different size compare fairly. Method

Most interruptions begin 09:00 on a Thursday.

Start times by weekday and hour, since Mar 2023

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Kenya Power areas in Nairobi Central

Ranked by notices since Mar 2023

Recent notices

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2026-10-14
09:00–17:00

PART OF WESTLANDS

Part of Taifa Rd, Part of Forest Rd, Part of Parklands Rd, Part of Ojijo Rd, MP Shah Hosp, Navy Fair, Part of Mpaka Rd, Parklands Police, Crescent Rd

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2026-10-13
09:00–17:00

PART OF NGARA, PART OF WESTLANDS

Part of Kolobot Rd, Part of Taifa Rd, Part of Ojijo Rd, Part of Westlands Rd, Part of Chiromo Rd, Part of Muthithi Rd, Part of Mpaka Rd, Woodvale Rd, ABC Bank, Paramount Plaza

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2026-10-08
09:00–17:00

BAHATI

Part of Bahati, Kaloleni, Part of Heshima Rd, Our Lady of Mercy, Makongeni, Kaloleni, Burma Mkt, Maridadi Fabricators, Rikanna S/Mkt

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2026-08-16
09:00–17:00

KIJABE STREET

Media Max, Longonot Place, Kijabe Street

X post ↗

2026-06-14
07:00–17:00

PART OF LOWER CBD, PART OF NGARA

Part of Kirinyaga Rd, Kweria Rd, Kilome Rd, Part of Kipande Rd, Part of Ngara Rd, Police Sacco, Fig Tree

X post ↗

2026-03-03
09:00–17:00

PART OF KAMUKUNJI

Jua Kali, Shauri Moyo, Muthurwa Pri, Parts of Gikomba, Gikomba Social Hall, DO’s Office Gikomba, Family Bank Gikomba, Co-op Bank Gikomba, BBS Mall, Shell Petrol Stn, Ismariot Hotel, Nomad Hotel, Eastleigh High Sch, Pumwani Boys, Starehe Boys Center, Part of General Waruinge

X post ↗

2026-02-26
09:00–17:00

SOUTH B, KIMC

South B S/Centre, Baliozi Est, Mater Hosp, Mariakani Est, Daidai Rd, Kapiti Rd, Part of Golden Gate Est, Highway Sec Sch, Elimu Sacco, South B Police Stn, KIMC, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Kenol, Kobil Petrol Station

X post ↗

2026-02-19
09:00–17:00

BAHATI

Bahati, Bahati Towers, Rikana, Burma Mkt, City Stadium, Kaloleni

X post ↗

Nairobi Central

Nairobi Central runs 2.8× the national rate per resident, and the burden is rising

Most interruptions begin 09:00 on a Thursday.

Kenya Power areas in Nairobi Central

Last 12 months, day by day

Recent notices