nairobi water shortage Stories

Sh96.95 million spent on boreholes that failed to produce water, audit shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Sh49.7 million was allocated to projects that have been delayed and Sh47.2 million spent on non-productive boreholes.

Illegal water users in Nairobi given until April 30 to regularise their supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The operation is aimed at eliminating unauthorised water access in Nairobi and its environs to ensure fair distribution and maintain water quality.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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