Water Shortages 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.

Rehabilitation of key boreholes in Kilifi brings relief to over 50,000 Kaloleni residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2024

The project, led by Islamic Relief in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, included installing solar-powered pumping systems, modern equip...

North Eastern region on alert as drought worsens, prompting water trucking efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 09, 2024

Garissa and Wajir, with support from the NDMA and donor partners, have launched water trucking efforts to alleviate human suffering due to water short...

Tana River residents risk waterborne diseases as works on treatment plant stalls
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 14, 2024

The water they use is untreated and collected from an area that has repeatedly triggered cholera outbreaks.

World Water Day: Shortages intensify in Nairobi slums, posing hygiene risks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 22, 2024

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...

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