Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a 24-hour water shutdown across several Nairobi estates and neighbourhoods.
The interruption will allow emergency repairs on a major pipeline. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the company said the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) would shut down the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline to carry out the repairs.
The shutdown is expected to disrupt water supply to homes and businesses for approximately 24 hours.
Nairobi Estates to Experience Water Shortages
The shutdown will affect several residential areas across the city. These include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Ngumo West, Golf Course I and II, Woodley, Adams Arcade and parts of Ngong Road.
Other affected areas include Kibera, Olympic, Gatwekera, Ayany, Karanja Road, Makongeni, Jamhuri, Southlands and Mbagathi Ridge. The disruption will also affect areas near Forces Memorial and Mbagathi Hospital.
In Nairobi West, residents of Monali, Midland, NHC, Quick Estate, Hamayun Estate and Heshima Gardens should expect interruptions. Other affected locations include Mai Mahiu Road, Akila 1, Space Apartments, Wilson Airport, Lower Akiba and Popo Road.
The shutdown will also affect the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Parklands, Ngara and Westlands Face Disruption
The water interruption will extend to Parklands, Ngara, City Park, Desai Road, Railway Quarters, Limuru Road and Kipande Road.
Residents near the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the US Embassy and the International School of Kenya will also experience shortages. Other affected locations include Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate and Magnolia.
The list also covers Parklands 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Suswa Road, Presidential Escort and Highridge. Residents along Iregi Road, Kusi Lane, Mwambao Road, Mbatu Mbatu and Masari Road should also prepare for the disruption.
In Westlands, the shutdown will affect Lower Waiyaki Way, Westlands Road, Ring Road and Parklands Road. Other affected roads include Muthithi Road, Chiromo Lane, Pio Gama Pinto Road, Ojijo Road and Tausi Lane.
The company also listed Forest Road, Mtama Road, Mpaka Road and Githuri Road among the affected locations.
Furthermore, the interruption will affect Lower Lantana Road, Sports Road, Westlands Avenue and David Osiele Road. Areas around Rehema House and behind Consolata will also experience shortages.
Other affected locations include Upper Brookside, Brookside Junction, Muguga Green and Brookside Gardens. The list also features Upper General Mathenge, Donya Sabuk and Lower Kabete Lane.
Residents along parts of Peponi Road, Peponi Grove, Lower Kabarsiran and Kabarsiran Close should also expect interruptions. Manyani East and West, parts of James Gichuru Road and Waruku are also affected.
Nairobi Water Urges Residents to Save Water
Nairobi Water has urged residents and businesses in the affected areas to use their available water sparingly during the shutdown.
The company apologised for the inconvenience and said repair work would help restore the supply. Residents should store enough water for essential household needs before the interruption begins.
