Nairobi Water Announces 29-Hour Shutdown Across Several City Estates

The shutdown is set to affect several city residents, with the company urging residents to use water sparingly during the disruption period as it undertakes the planned exercises.

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a 29-hour water supply interruption affecting several estates following the planned shutdown of the Karimenu Transmission pipeline.

In a public notice issued on Wednesday, November 4, the company said the shutdown would begin at 3am on Thursday, November 5, and end at 8am on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The interruption, which will last approximately 29 hours, will affect residents in Kasarani, Mwiki, Clay City, Ruai, Njiru and surrounding areas.

Other affected areas include Roysambu, Zimmerman, Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University (KU), alongside their neighbouring estates.

The notice further listed the entire Kayole, Komarock, Soweto and Matopeni areas among those expected to experience the water supply interruption.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke