- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced an emergency shutdown affecting several areas across Nairobi City County
- Athi Water Works Development Authority ordered the emergency closure of the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline to carry out repair works
- The interruption covers at least 8 zones, including Lavington, Kilimani, Ngong Road, Kibera, Nairobi West, Gigiri and Parklands
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Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd has announced an emergency water supply interruption expected to last approximately 24 hours, affecting residents across multiple zones in Nairobi City County.
Source: UGC
The company confirmed that Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) ordered an emergency shutdown of the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline to carry out urgent repair works along the line.
The interruption will remain in effect until the repairs are complete.
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Areas Affected by the Interruption
The shutdown covers at least eight distinct zones across the city.
Residents in Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, and Kilimani are among those affected, alongside households along sections of Ngong Road spanning from City Mortuary to Kabarnet, including Adams Arcade, Woodley, Ngumo West, and Golf Course I and II.
In the Kibera area, the disruption will be felt across Lindi, Silanga, Gatwekera, Ayany, Olympic, Kianda, Mwembeni, Makongeni, and Jamhuri II, among other sub-estates.
Residents of Nairobi West and the Monali corridor, including those in Quick Estate, Hamayun Estate, Heshima Gardens, Wilson Airport environs, KEBS, and NEMA, will also experience supply cuts during this period.
Gigiri, Parklands and Park Road Also Listed
The shutdown further affects the Gigiri area, including the UNEP and U.S. Embassy precinct, International School environs, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate, and Magnolia.
In Parklands, all five zones, Parklands 1 through 5, are included, together with roads such as Suswa Road, Iregi Road, Mwambao Road, and Masari Road and their surrounding areas.
The Park Road and Ngara corridor is also listed, covering City Park, Desai Road, Ngara, Forest Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, and Railway Quarters, along with Jamhuri High School and its environs.
Mbagathi Ridge, specifically the stretch between GSU Quarters and the Karen Road junction, rounds out the affected zones.
Table of Affected Areas
# | Zone | Specific Areas Affected |
1 | Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa and Kilimani | Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani areas and environs |
2 | Ngong Road and surrounding areas | Parts of Ngong Road (from City Mortuary to Muchai Drive), Forces Memorial, Mbagathi Way and environs, Sunview; Parts of Adams Arcade, Part Woodley (near Adams Arcade) and environs; Ngumo West, Golf Course I & II, Ngumo Nera; Parts of Ngong Road (from Muchai Drive–Kabarnet); Parts of Ngong Road (Double Tree Kirichwa Lane, environs behind Green House Adams Arcade) |
3 | Kibera and surrounding areas | Kibera Lindi, Kambi Muru, Silanga, parts of Gatwekera, Kibera Plaza and environs, Makini and environs; Forces Memorial, Mbagathi Hospital and environs, Olympic, Kibera Kianda; Parts of Gatwekera, Ayany, Karanja Road and environs, Kibera Mwembeni and Makongeni; Jamhuri II, Park 1 and 2, parts of Southlands and environs |
4 | Monali and Nairobi West | Monali, Midland, NHC, Mai Mahiu Road, Quick Estate, Hamayun Estate, Heshima Gardens, Akila 1, Space Apartments, Wilson Airport, Lower Akiba United, Popo Road, KEBS, NEMA, Nairobi West and the environs |
5 | Mbagathi Ridge | Mbagathi Ridge (between GSU Quarters and Karen Road Mbagathi Ridge junction) |
6 | Park Road, Ngara and surrounding areas | Park Road, City Park, Desai Road, Railway Quarters Ngara, City Park Market, Jamhuri High School and environs; Ngara Area, Forest Road, Desai Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, Park Road and the environs |
7 | Gigiri and surrounding areas | UNEP and U.S. Embassy, International School environs, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Estate and Magnolia |
8 | Parklands and surrounding areas | Parklands 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Parklands Road, i.e., Suswa Road, Highridge, Iregi Road and Kusi Lane, Mwambao Road, Mbatu Mbatu, Masari Road and environs |
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said it regretted the inconvenience caused and asked customers to be patient as crews work to restore normal supply.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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