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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...

Governor Achani orders crackdown on vandals sabotaging Kwale’s water infrastructure
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

She urged the police to intensify surveillance and arrest those involved in damaging public assets, emphasising that such acts not only waste public r...

Ruto unveils plan to overhaul Nairobi’s roads and sanitation through county, private sector partnership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Ruto said the initiative will include streetlight installations, river cleanups and wider collaboration with local businesses to restore the city’s di...

Three missing as boat capsizes during East Africa Ocean Festival in Mombasa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 19 passengers were rescued safely, while search and rescue operations continue to locate the three individuals who...

Runda residents stage protest over controversial luxury housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The eight-acre site, originally set aside for educational and community use, is now at risk of being converted into high-end residences.

We tested if a specialised magnetic powder could remove microplastics from drinking water: The answer is yes
The Conversation  |  Oct 09, 2025

The key point is that the powders are engineered or specifically made to grab onto plastics so that microplastics naturally cling to them in water.

IEK blasts arrests, political interference and unfair removals of engineers from leadership roles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

IEK highlighted the case of former Central Rift Valley Water Agency CEO Samuel Oruma, who was reportedly removed from his position and sent on compuls...

How blocked drainage systems, open sewers threaten lives, businesses in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 07, 2025

When it rains in Eastleigh, stormwater from the Pumwani area flows through these sewer lines. Once it reaches the blocked sections, the water overflow...

Nairobi Water to cut supply from October 15 over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The company explained that despite multiple reminders and notices, a large number of accounts remain unsettled.

Turkana validates new investment plan for sustainable water use
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2025

James Ikeny Loyelei (Kanamkemer MCA), the Water, Sanitation, Environment, and Climate Change Committee chair, emphasised the need to strengthen water...

Eastleigh, Westlands and Kilimani among 16 Nairobi estates to face two-day water disruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

The shutdown will begin on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6:00 am and end on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 8:00 am.

Construction work at Tana River Bridge disrupts water supply in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

Nahashon Muguna resigns as Nairobi Water boss, Nangole named acting MD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Nahashon Muguna's exit closes a chapter of years of service at the helm of the utility provider, where he oversaw water and sewerage operations across...

Not drinking enough water may spike stress hormones, new study finds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 28, 2025

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University found that people who regularly drank less than 1.5 litres of fluid a day—roughly seven cups of tea—ha...

Over 200 warthogs poisoned at Muqder in Wajir County in shocking wildlife tragedy
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...

Over 3,000 visitors expected as Mombasa gears to host 'World Tourism Week'
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...

Turkana County launches digital WASH Map to revolutionise water management
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 14, 2025

According to the county water department, the tool is designed to simplify and centralise water data, enhancing planning, monitoring, and decision-mak...

Nairobi launches online platform to monitor, manage water usage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The online system provides the 'Equitable Water Distribution Schedule', allowing users to log into Nairobi Water’s website and see exactly when their...

Rising Lake Naivasha waters displace 4,000 families as experts warn it is 'ticking time bomb'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

The worst-hit areas include Kihoto, Karagita Landing Beach, and North Lake, where floodwaters have carried raw sewage, industrial waste, and fertilise...

Audit exposes massive water theft, leakages in county water companies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

Nairobi City Water and Sanitation Company recorded the highest loss at Sh8.57 billion, followed by Mombasa Water and Sanitation Company at Sh1.04 bill...

Ethiopia’s mega dam: 14 years in the making and its impact on Nile’s 11 countries explained
The Conversation  |  Sep 09, 2025

Higher electricity output from the dam could expand rural internet access in Ethiopia and, if Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt cooperate, also aid flood con...

Details of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, largest dam in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Sep 09, 2025

Funded through government bonds, public donations, and Chinese loans, the dam is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a symbol of national pride...

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest dam amid Nile power struggles with Egypt, Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2025

The stage is now set for heated and tense hydropolitics in the Horn of Africa, just as the UN General Assembly convenes.

Deaths, dollars, disputes: Inside Ethiopia's GERD mega dam as it launches
DW News  |  Sep 09, 2025

Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize th...

Kenya elected chair of Djibouti code of conduct working group
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Brigadier Mohammed Shemote, representing the Kenya Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, accepted the role on behalf of the Government of K...

Kenya pledges commitment to regional cooperation in maritime security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

The assurance was delivered during the inaugural workshop of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) working group on operational coordination and coopera...

How to make the ultimate watermelon smoothie for hot days
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 31, 2025

The smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Watermelon is not just a delicious treat, but also a perfect base for a refreshing s...

Ex-Nairobi water employee fined Sh14.6 million for using fake diploma to secure job
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The court heard that Barasa had forged a Diploma in Information Technology certificate purportedly issued by Eldoret Polytechnic. He used the fake cer...

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