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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.

Nairobi estates face 24-hour water disruption due to pipeline rerouting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The water supply interruption will begin at 6 am on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and is expected to last until 6 am on Friday, October 4, 2024.

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.

Nairobi Water Company introduces new short code to enhance customer service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2024

Customers can now easily register or de-register for e-bills, update their contact information, query and pay their bills, apply for water and sewer s...

Nairobi residents to experience water disruption due to Friday's power outage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2024

The Company Managing Director said since Saturday, Kenya Power engineers have been on-site working to address the issue.

Nairobi estates face 24-hour water disruption due to vandalism
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2024

Nairobi Water Company however revealed that engineers had moved to the site and repairs commenced immediately, with repairs expected to take 24 hours...

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.

Geologists raise alarm on depleting water in Nairobi boreholes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 29, 2024

Boreholes serve as a primary water source for many residents in Eastleigh and Nairobi.

Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work w...

Nairobi estates to experience water rationing despite ongoing heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2024

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the ongoing flooding in the City has washed away some of the water supply pipelines affecting their s...

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.

World Water Day: Shortages intensify in Nairobi slums, posing hygiene risks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 22, 2024

Residents of Eastleigh are also facing a daunting challenge as the scarcity of water continues to plague the area, especially during the holy month of...

Menstrual hygiene a struggle as Nairobi's water scarcity persists
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 24, 2024

In some of Nairobi's bustling neighbourhoods, women grapple daily with the scarcity of water, but during menstruation, the struggle becomes more acute...

Section of Nairobi estates to experience dry taps from Wednesday
Amina Wako  |  Feb 13, 2024

The interruption is scheduled to take place from 6 am on Wednesday, February 14, to 6 am on Thursday, February 15.

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.

Perpetual thirst, the unending water scarcity challenge in Eastleigh
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 30, 2023

For years, the ever-growing streets of Eastleigh, Nairobi, have echoed water vendors' calls, and the residents have navigated the grueling path of per...

Despite rains, overflowing dams, water rationing to continue in Nairobi
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 28, 2023

Nairobi Water Managing Director, Nahashon Muguna, announced on Tuesday, November 28, that the dams supplying water to Nairobi were experiencing overfl...

Fear of waterborne diseases as Eastleigh taps run dry
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 11, 2023

Among the areas affected are the Eastleigh Air Force Base, Pangani, Huruma, Kariobangi and Mlango Kubwa, South B and South C.

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