Several Nairobi estates are set to experience a temporary water supply interruption following a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline.
In a notice issued by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC), the utility firm attributed the shortage to technical challenges that have hampered distribution across multiple city neighborhoods.
The affected areas include Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, as well as the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses, are also without supply. Estates along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road, as well as those along Raila Odinga Road such as Mandaraka, Nyayo Highrise, Nairobi West, and Dam Estate are similarly impacted.
In light of the shortage, NCWSC has dispatched water tankers to the affected estates to ease the situation. “Our technical staff are working round the clock to resolve the problem. We advise our customers to use their stored water sparingly. In the meantime, we have dispatched our water tankers to the affected estates, for residents to draw water free of charge,” read the statement.
The disruption has sparked concern among city residents, particularly those who rely heavily on piped water for daily needs. Households, businesses, and learning institutions in the affected areas are expected to feel the pinch, with many resorting to rationing their available reserves.
The situation is even more pressing for health facilities, as Kenyatta National Hospital and Nairobi Hospital are among those affected. The lack of consistent water supply could pose challenges to critical services that depend on uninterrupted access.
NCWSC assured residents that the disruption is temporary and emphasized its commitment to restoring normal supply as quickly as possible. “We regret the inconvenience caused and appeal for patience as repair works continue,” the company stated.
The interruption comes against a backdrop of long-standing concerns about Nairobi’s water security, with many residents already accustomed to irregular supply. The deployment of free water tankers offers some relief, but the urgency to complete repairs and stabilize supply remains high.
For now, residents in the listed estates will have to cope with the temporary measures as the city awaits the restoration of full water services.
