Widespread Power Outage Hits Kenya

A major power outage has left most parts of Kenya without electricity, Kenya Power, the state utility company, announced early Wednesday.

Efforts are currently underway to determine the cause of the blackout.

Network monitoring organization NetBlocks reported a sharp decline in internet connectivity across much of Kenya following the outage.

The blackout’s impact has extended beyond Kenyan borders, with neighboring Tanzania also reportedly affected.

Kenya Power has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the disruption or an estimated timeline for restoring electricity.

The company assured residents that teams are working diligently to resolve the issue and will provide updates as investigations progress.

This large-scale blackout highlights vulnerabilities in the region's energy infrastructure, with cascading effects on digital communication and services.

As power restoration efforts continue, businesses and households across East Africa brace for further updates.