Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a major water supply interruption affecting the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and 70 estates across the capital. The shutdown, scheduled for today, Thursday, August 22, 2024, will last from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 21, NCWSC explained that the disruption is necessary to facilitate the interconnection of the Kigoro-Gigiri water pipeline at the Gigiri Pumping Station and Reservoirs. The company urged residents to prepare for the temporary inconvenience.
“This disruption is critical to ensure the successful connection of the new Kigoro-Gigiri water pipeline, which will enhance water supply to the affected areas once completed,” the statement read.
The areas expected to experience water shortages include Mombasa Road, South B and C estates, Mater Hospital, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the entire Industrial Area, and the SGR. Additionally, Athi River Export Processing Zone (EPZA), Coca Cola, Mukuru, Imara Daima, estates and industries along North Airport Road, Embakasi Village, and Tassia Estate will also be affected.
Further affected locations include industries along Masai Road, Umoja 1 and 2, Old and New Donholm, Nyayo Embakasi, Fedha, Kwa Ndege, Avenue Park, Plot 10, Tumaini Flats, Kware, and nearby regions. Residents in Eastleigh, Maringo, Buruburu Phase 3, Gikomba, Pumwani, Majengo, Shauri Moyo, Mathare North, GSU, Rafiki, Utalii College, Traffic Headquarters, Mathari Hospital, and Mlango Kubwa will also face disruptions.
Additional areas impacted by the water outage include Juja Road, Huruma, Ngei I and II, Kosovo, parts of Ngumba Estate, Old Muthaiga Road, sections of Thome, Survey, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya Breweries, parts of Baba Dogo Light Industries, Ngara, Forest Road, Desai Road, Kipande Road, Gigiri, Whispers Avenue, Limuru Road, Village Market, KPLC Training School, Murang’a Road, and Park Road.
The General Services Unit, Administration Police Training Schools, Nairobi Internal Container Depot, parts of Baraka Estate, UNEP, and the US Embassy are also among those affected.
NCWSC advised residents to use water sparingly during this period and expressed regret for the inconvenience. “We urge all residents to use available water cautiously and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” the company stated.
