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Eastleigh residents call for increased water supply as Christmas shopping rush strains reserves
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 16, 2025

The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record larg...

Kilifi County moves to disconnect defaulters as water bill debts hit Sh600 million
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 16, 2025

The county says persistent failure by customers to settle water bills has left MAWASCO struggling to meet its operational costs, with outstanding arre...

Water Resources Authority regulator warns illegal users of fines and jail terms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

Kenya’s Water Resources Authority has warned individuals and organisations using water without permits that they face fines, jail terms and prosecutio...

Ministry of Lands publishes riparian reserve notice as Nairobi River cleanup intensifies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The Ministry of Lands will begin marking riparian reserves along Nairobi’s river network on 22 December 2025, a legal demarcation drive tied to a Sh50...

Elephant numbers soar as rare species decline, wildlife census shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and signif...

Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt High Court state CEO recruitment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 11, 2025

The dispute traces back to May 20, 2024, when seven petitioners moved to the High Court in Nakuru contesting the recruitment of CEOs for MTRH, Athi Wa...

Kenyans get December water relief as agency suspends all disconnections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2025

The Water Resources Authority has suspended water disconnections for unpaid bills across Kenya until January 15, 2026, offering December relief as it...

Watermelon’s best-kept secret: Seeds and rind could transform your health, researchers say
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 11, 2025

New research highlights watermelon seeds and rind as rich sources of protein, healthy fats, fibre and circulation-supporting compounds, prompting scie...

Kamukunji set for major water supply upgrade as MP Yusuf Hassan meets Athi Water officials
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan says Athi Water will replace ageing water mains with 15km of larger HDPE pipes in Eastleigh North and Airbase from January 2...

Study links PFAS-contaminated water to infant mortality, preterm birth risks
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 09, 2025

A University of Arizona study links PFAS-contaminated well water to higher risks of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality, underscoring...

Ethiopia blasts Egypt for escalating hostile rhetoric and rejecting dialogue over Nile waters, GERD
Addis Standard  |  Dec 03, 2025

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdilaty called the Nile “the foundation” of Egypt’s security and said the country will no longer negotiate with Ethiopi...

Anger in Mombasa’s Mikindani as families rely on costly bowsers amid prolonged water crunch
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2025

Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduce...

Retirees demand action over Sh4 billion Nairobi Water pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The retirees say more than Sh4 billion in arrears owed to various pension schemes has left hundreds of families in hardship, while management and coun...

Daua Dam, irrigation masterplan gain momentum after high-level talks in Nairobi
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Masterplan places strong emphasis on climate-resilient livelihoods, modern irrigation systems, and long-term water security for pastoral and agro-...

Truck that overturned in Uasin Gishu was ferrying natural rubber latex to DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Consequently, the county chief warned residents downstream against using the contaminated river water for drinking, household needs, livestock, or agr...

Lake Victoria Fish farming booming but pollution and disease are wiping out millions: How to reduce losses
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...

Eastleigh residents decry ongoing water shortages, demand immediate action from Nairobi Water Company
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2025

The association said the situation has disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, and called for immediate action to restore supply.

How control of water shapes power, national security and economic stability across Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 13, 2025

From border disputes to drought crises, Africa’s rivers are more than water—they’re a source of power, stability, and national security.

Court bans eucalyptus planting near water sources nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Justice Mugo Kamau ruled that eucalyptus must be at least 30 metres away from rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, streams, ponds, and oceans, and 10 metres...

Nairobi Water digitises services to curb losses, speed up billing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The move comes in response to the city’s persistent non-revenue water (NRW) challenge, which includes losses from leaks, theft, and unbilled consumpti...

Kenya Water Institute targets governance gaps in Turkana’s fragile water sector
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Kenya Water Institute and JICA are training Turkana’s utility leaders to strengthen governance, boost revenue, and deliver clean, reliable water i...

Africa’s land holds the future of climate adaptation: Why COP30 can’t overlook it
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2025

Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.

Historic water project launched to end generations of scarcity in Northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

As Marsabit breaks ground and Turkana advances construction, the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project is emerging as a cornerstone of hop...

Droughts wipe out up to 900,000 jobs annually in Africa - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 07, 2025

Declining freshwater reserves are not only reshaping ecosystems but also undermining employment, particularly in countries heavily reliant on agricult...

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Water crisis deepens in Iftin Ward, Garissa, as residents demand boreholes and water tanks to ease shortages
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 31, 2025

Led by community representative Mahat Mohamed, the residents said the existing infrastructure, two boreholes and one elevated tank, can no longer sust...

Kenya, France partner to upgrade Nairobi’s ageing water pipelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The new upgrades will help stabilize water pressure, improve flow across the network, and curb losses caused by illegal connections and leaks.

Blame game as Kilifi County, Coast Water Works Agency clash over water shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...

Nairobi informal areas get sanitation boost through new simplified sewer system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He revealed that the connected areas have not recorded any cholera cases over the past two years, which he attributed to better waste management and h...

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