Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a 24-hour shutdown of water supply in several areas of Nairobi. The shutdown, which began at 8am on Monday, November 9, and ended at 8am on Tuesday, November 10, was necessary for the company to connect new pipes near Kianda School along Waiyaki Way. This work aims to improve the reliability of water supply in the affected areas.
The areas affected by the shutdown include Westlands, Riverside, Parklands, and nearby areas, as well as Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Upper Hill, Lower Hill, Madaraka, and Uhuru Park. Public institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Forces Memorial Hospital, KEMRI flats, Mbagathi Hospital, and DOD will also be affected. Residents in Dog Unit, Langata Women’s Prison, Kibera, Jamhuri, and surrounding areas will also lose water supply during this period.
Nairobi Water has urged customers to store water ahead of the shutdown and use their supplies sparingly during the maintenance period. The company apologized for the disruption and said the work would help improve service delivery and reliability. Residents, businesses, and institutions were asked to conserve their supplies and prioritize essential needs until normal service is restored.
The shutdown also extended to Amboseli, Hatheru, Chalbi, Kenya High, Woodley, and Ngong Road. Nairobi Water emphasized the importance of conserving water during this period, advising customers to use the available water sparingly. The company assured customers that the maintenance work would ultimately lead to improved water supply services.
Meanwhile, residents in several parts of Kisumu may face low water pressure and temporary supply interruptions for seven days. Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company is conducting a valve-throttling trial along the Kajulu Main Line, which started at 9am on Tuesday, November 10, and will end at 6pm on Tuesday, November 17.
The valve-throttling trial is being conducted in preparation for the installation of bulk meters to support water-supply management. Kisumu Water warned that customers in the affected areas could experience reduced pressure or temporary interruptions throughout the exercise. Residents were advised to be prepared for the disruptions and to use water judiciously during this period.
Both Nairobi Water and Kisumu Water have assured their customers that the maintenance work and valve-throttling trial are necessary to improve water supply services in the long run. The companies have apologized for any inconvenience caused and urged customers to cooperate during this period.
Key points
- The 24-hour shutdown in Nairobi affected several areas including Westlands, Riverside, and public institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital.
- Kisumu Water is conducting a valve-throttling trial for seven days to prepare for the installation of bulk meters.
- Residents in affected areas have been advised to store water and use it sparingly during the maintenance period.
