Nairobi Water Supply Interruption Announced
Parts of Nairobi are expected to experience water supply interruptions for approximately 24 hours following an emergency shutdown of the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced.
In a notice, the company said the shutdown by the Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) would facilitate emergency repair works along the pipeline.
"Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd wishes to inform its customers of emergency shutdown of the NCT - Kigoro - Gigiri- Kabete pipeline by Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) to facilitate emergency repair works along the said line," the notice stated.
The interruption is expected to affect several estates and neighbourhoods across the city.
Affected areas include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, parts of Ngong Road, Adams Arcade, Woodley, Ngumo West, Golf Course I and II, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Other affected areas include Kibera Lindi, Kambi Muru, Silanga, parts of Gatwekera, Kibera Plaza, Kibera Kianda, Olympic, Ayany, Karanja Road, Mwembeni, Makongeni and Jamhuri estates.
In Nairobi West, the interruption will affect Monali, Midland, NHC, Mai Mahiu Road, Quick Estate, Hamayun Estate, Heshima Gardens, Akila I, Space Apartments, Popo Road and areas around Wilson Airport.
Residents in Ngara, Park Road, City Park, Desai Road, Railway Quarters, Forest Road, Kipande Road and Limuru Road are also expected to experience disruptions.
The company listed the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United States Embassy, areas around the International School, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate and Magnolia among the affected locations.
In Parklands and surrounding neighbourhoods, the interruption is expected to affect Parklands Roads I to V, Suswa Road, Highridge, Iregi Road, Kusi Lane, Mwambao Road, Mbatu Mbatu and Masari Road.
Other affected areas include Westlands and its environs, Westlands Road, Ring Road, Muthithi Road, Chiromo Lane, Pio Gama Pinto Road, Ojijo Road, Tausi Lane, Forest Road, Mtama Road, Mpaka Road and Githuri Road.
The notice also listed parts of Lantana Road, Sports Road, Westlands Avenue, David Osiele Road, Upper Brookside, Muguga Green and Brookside Gardens.
Residents in Upper General Mathenge, particularly areas between Peponi Road and Lower Kabete Road, as well as parts of Lower Kabete Lane and Peponi Road, are also expected to be affected.
Further disruptions are anticipated in Lower Kabarsiran, Kabarsiran Close, Manyani East and West, parts of James Gichuru Road and Waruku.
The company urged customers in the affected areas to conserve the available water as repair works continue.
“We appeal to our customers for indulgence and urge them to use the available water sparingly as we work towards restoring the supply,” Nairobi Water said.
The company apologised for the inconvenience and urged customers to make arrangements for the temporary interruption.
Water supply is expected to be restored once the repair works are completed, with the shutdown estimated to last approximately 24 hours.