nairobi water shortage,Water Shortages Stories
Sh49.7 million was allocated to projects that have been delayed and Sh47.2 million spent on non-productive boreholes.
The operation is aimed at eliminating unauthorised water access in Nairobi and its environs to ensure fair distribution and maintain water quality.
The deterioration of water treatment programs has left countless people with no choice but to consume untreated water, exposing them to a higher risk...
The project, led by Islamic Relief in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, included installing solar-powered pumping systems, modern equip...
Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the Kigoro plant is part of a broader government agenda to improve water access across Kenya.
Garissa and Wajir, with support from the NDMA and donor partners, have launched water trucking efforts to alleviate human suffering due to water short...
Residents of Madogashe have survived on water from hand-dug shallow wells in the nearby Togweine seasonal riverbed.
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.
The Company Managing Director said since Saturday, Kenya Power engineers have been on-site working to address the issue.
Nairobi Water Company however revealed that engineers had moved to the site and repairs commenced immediately, with repairs expected to take 24 hours...
The shutdown shall facilitate interconnection of the Kigoro-Gigiri water supply pipeline at the Gigiri Pumping Station and Reservoirs.
The public engagements are also expected to improve the relationship between the consumers and the service provider and promote information sharing mo...
The situation is dire, with communities expressing frustration over the recurrent disruptions and inadequate solutions from authorities.
The borehole will provide clean water for over 2,000 families living in the area.
Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha said the dam is only 10 per cent complete and is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
The company's managing director, Mohamed Dolal, said this is a cautionary measure to prevent electrocution as the main transformer is submerged.
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...
Death and destruction have occurred in several parts, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation need...
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...
The water they use is untreated and collected from an area that has repeatedly triggered cholera outbreaks.
Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.
Businesses must not withhold goods and hike prices as this is illegal, religious and political leaders say.
Residents who cannot afford to buy water from water bowsers hire boda boda operators to fetch the commodity near River Tana.
Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.
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...
World Water Day, on 22 March, will shine a spotlight on the global water crisis, which is being driven by a combination of factors, from climate chang...
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...
Residents are forced to travel long distances, up to 12 kilometres, to fetch water and return in the evening with limited supplies to last through the...
The interruption is scheduled to take place from 6 am on Wednesday, February 14, to 6 am on Thursday, February 15.
GAWASCO Managing Director Mohamed Dolal was last week arrested and arraigned at the Garissa High Court on claims of forging an academic certificate.
