Dry taps in Nairobi for two days from Monday

Nairobi Water Company warns of supply interruption in Westlands, Parklands, Kilimani, Lavington, Kibera and other areas from Nov 9 to Nov 10, urges residents to store enough water.

Residents and businesses in several parts of Nairobi are set to experience a 24-hour water supply interruption from Monday, November 9, following planned infrastructure works by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company.

The utility announced that the shutdown would begin at 8am on Monday and end at 8am on Tuesday, November 10, as engineers undertake new pipe connection works near Kianda School along Waiyaki Way.

In a public notice, Nairobi Water said the exercise was necessary to improve water supply reliability through the installation of essential new pipe connections.

The interruption is expected to affect several residential estates, commercial establishments and public institutions across Nairobi County, raising concerns over access to water for domestic use, healthcare services and business operations.

Source: Standard