Nairobi Water Announces Emergency Shutdown Affecting Over 40 Residential Areas

A number of Nairobi estates are set to be affected by an emergency water shutdown announced on Tuesday, October 13.

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption affecting over 40 estates.

In a customer notice on Tuesday, October 13, the company confirmed the Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) would shut down the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline to facilitate emergency repair works.

The shutdown is expected to last approximately 24 hours, disrupting water supply in parts of the city.

"Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd wishes to inform its customers of the emergency shutdown of the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline by the Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) to facilitate emergency repair works along the said line," a statement from the agency read.

Areas expected to be affected include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Ngara, Parklands, Kibera and Nairobi West, alongside several neighbouring estates.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke