Kenya Power has announced planned electricity outages on June 26, affecting eight counties, including Kisii, for maintenance purposes. The update provides details on the specific areas impacted and the expected restoration times for power services.

Kenya Power has invested Ksh 765 million in two new electricity substations aimed at improving the quality and reliability of power supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties. According to the utility firm, the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County, which is nearing completion, is being constructed at a cost of Ksh 455 million and will serve customers in the coastal region once operational.

The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

President William Samoei Ruto has commissioned the 132kV Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok Transmission Line at the Loitoktok Substation, in a government effort to strengthen electricity supply in Kajiado and Makueni counties. According to Business Today, the project is part of broader moves to improve power reliability in the region. The new high-voltage line is expected to enhance transmission capacity and support more stable electricity access for residents and businesses in the two counties.

According to Legit.ng, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled seven-hour power outage in Abuja for maintenance purposes. The outage will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will affect areas including Mpape, Maitama, and Life Camp, with the aim of ensuring a swift restoration of power.