water scarcity Stories

Water scarcity now a threat to global peace, UNESCO warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 18, 2025

Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Chair of UN-Water, emphasised that water is not only central...

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.

Severe water shortages hit Kinango, Matuga residents in Kwale County
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 21, 2024

The situation is dire, with communities expressing frustration over the recurrent disruptions and inadequate solutions from authorities.

Solar-powered borehole to end water scarcity in Kwale's Mlongotoni Village
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 30, 2024

The borehole will provide clean water for over 2,000 families living in the area.

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...

Concern as water shortage persists in Isiolo town, environs
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 09, 2024

IWASCO Manager Abdullahi Sora says the shortage has resulted from the destruction of water infrastructure within Lewa Downs, following heavy rains.

Relief for residents as Kwale County takes steps to end perennial water shortage
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 19, 2024

They have been forced to walk long distances to find the commodity and to share it with animals, risking water-borne diseases because of contamination...

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...

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