It was the third such incident in four months, raising questions about the reliability and stability of the country's electricity grid.

The blackout affected critical infrastructure, including two terminals at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, where passengers and staff had to use torches and candles to navigate.

The power failure also disrupted communication, water supply and health services across the country.

Many Kenyans expressed their anger and frustration on social media, blaming the government for failing to provide consistent and quality power.

Some also called for the resignation of Kenya Power and Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen, who has been accused of mismanagement and corruption.

Power was gradually restored to most parts of the country by Monday morning, but some areas in Nairobi and the Coast region were still experiencing outages. The cause of the blackout is still under investigation, according to Kenya Power.

--ChannelAfrica/Reuters--