Nairobi Water announces 24-hour supply interruption

The shutdown will affect several estates, including Westlands, Kilimani, Kibera and Parklands

Parts of Nairobi are expected to experience water supply interruptions for approximately 24 hours following an emergency shutdown of the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced.

In a notice, the company said the shutdown by the Athi Water Works Development Authority (AWWDA) would facilitate emergency repair works along the pipeline.

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

The interruption is expected to affect several estates and neighbourhoods across the city.

Source: The Star