Eastleigh water shortage Stories

Sh4.5 billion Kigoro plant expected to reduce city residents’ water woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the Kigoro plant is part of a broader government agenda to improve water access across Kenya.

Why households in Eastleigh’s California area pay more for water
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 24, 2024

Wasreb notes that the average cost of a single unit for a household depends on the place as the cost of production varies based on cities and regions.

Eastleigh, JKIA among areas in Nairobi to face 12-hour water supply disruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2024

The shutdown shall facilitate interconnection of the Kigoro-Gigiri water supply pipeline at the Gigiri Pumping Station and Reservoirs.

Nairobi Water announces revised water distribution programme for Eastleigh, environs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2024

Eastleigh Section Three will be getting water on Fridays from 10 am to Saturdays at 8 am while Eastleigh 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenue will have their water...

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 22, 2024

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Teenager Zinedine Muthoka explores urban farming in bustling Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 04, 2024

Zinedine Muthoka, from Airbase Ward, turned to farming mid last year, after he was unable to pursue higher education due to financial constraints.

Drainage project drowns Eastleigh’s Third Avenue in inconvenience
Yunis Dekow  |  Jan 29, 2024

For several weeks now, the rhythmic clanging of construction equipment has become the unwelcome soundtrack to daily life on Eastleigh's Third Avenue.

Mombasa water vendors reap big as fresh water shortage bites
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2024

A 20-litre jerry can of fresh water now sells at Sh50 up from Sh20 due to increased demand.

Tragedy as employee stabs Eastleigh businessman to death in water dispute
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 17, 2024

According to a police report, a confrontation arose between Mohammed and Zakaria at their workplace on Sabatiat Road in Eastleigh Airbase Ward, stemmi...

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