Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an ambitious initiative to expand sewer lines across the city, aiming to address the sanitation needs of its rapidly growing population. Spearheaded by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC), the project will enhance infrastructure in key estates and the Central Business District (CBD).
During a site tour of Makongeni, Eastleigh, and Kawangware, NCWSC Chairperson Arnold Karanja highlighted the pressing need for the expansion. “Under Governor Sakaja’s leadership, we are expanding sewer lines in various parts of the city to accommodate the increasing number of residents,” Karanja stated.
The expansion project is being rolled out in phases, focusing on areas with the most urgent need. One of the key projects is the Kawangware Sewer Rehabilitation Works, which involves installing a 5.8-kilometre sewer line to serve the Kabiru and Kawangware wards. Currently 30% complete, the project is expected to be finished by June 2025, significantly improving sanitation in these densely populated areas.
In Eastleigh, a sewer upgrade along 3rd Avenue is nearing completion, with 90% of the work done. Expected to be finalized by the end of 2024, this upgrade will enhance the sewer system serving Kaloleni, Makongeni, and parts of the Industrial Area along Lusaka Road. The project will also support the Shari Moyo and Bahati affordable housing developments.
Additionally, the NCWSC is constructing a new 8-kilometre sewer line in Mowlem Ward, designed to drain into the Nairobi River Trunk Sewer. This project, which includes both rehabilitation and new construction, will serve Mowlem Ward and Umoja III, as part of a broader strategy to improve drainage and sanitation citywide.
Further upgrades are underway in Umoja I, Kayole North, Upper and Lower Savanna, and Embakasi Ward, as NCWSC continues its comprehensive plan to modernize Nairobi’s sewer infrastructure.
“These projects are critical for enhancing Nairobi’s infrastructure,” Karanja emphasized. “The completion of these sewer lines will improve sanitation and support the city’s broader urban development goals.”
The NCWSC Managing Director, Engineer Nahashon Muguna, and other board members joined Karanja on the site tour, underscoring the importance of the project in meeting the city’s growing needs.
