Kenya Power confirms countrywide power blackout, blames 'system disturbance'

In a statement, Kenya Power said the hitch has been caused by "a system disturbance."

"We have lost bulk power supply to various parts of the country due to a system disturbance and we are working to restore normalcy within the shortest time possible," reads the statement in part.

Kenya Power will issue an update on the restoration progress in due course.

"We apologise to our customers for the inconvenience caused," said Kenya Power.