Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company technical team fixing destroyed water pipes/NWSCSeveral estates in Nairobi are set to go without water following plans to shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant.
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the move is meant to facilitate emergency repair works along the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline.
“The shutdown will start on Friday at 6am and is expected to run until Saturday 8am. As a result, water supply will be interrupted in several parts of Nairobi during the repair period,” the firm said in a statement.
Nairobi faces persistent water shortages because demand exceeds 900 million litres per day against a supply of 525 million litres.
The situation is compounded by damaged infrastructure and water leaks. The city's water sources include the Thika, Sasumua and Ruiru dams, as well as the Ng'ethu treatment plants.
In Westlands and Lavington, the affected areas include Riverside Drive, Chalbi Drive, Convent Drive, Gitanga Road, Kunde Road, Hedred, Mbaazi, Masanduku, Leloghi Gardens, Ole Ndume Road, King’ara Road, Riara Road and environs.
In Kileleshwa, the affected areas are Kandara Road, Gichugu Road, Mazeras Road, Mbooni Road, Othaya Road, Kaputei, Laikipia Road, Githunguri, Department of Defence (DoD), St George’s School, Tembere Road, and environs.
Others are the University of Nairobi Main Campus, Mamlaka Line and Valley Road.
In Kilimani and Hurlingham, the affected areas include Argwings Kodhek Road from Chaka Road to Hurlingham, Hurlingham shopping centre and environs, Mtito Andei Road, Kindaruma Road, Rose Avenue, Lower George Padmore Road, Daystar University, Denis Pritt Road and Coptic Hospital.
Nairobi water firm has advised consumers in the affected areas to store adequate water in advance and use available supplies sparingly throughout the shutdown period.
“The company appeals to all affected customers for their understanding and cooperation as it undertakes these essential emergency repairs," the statement said.
"Every effort will be made to restore water supply as quickly and safely as possible. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.”
Within Upper Hill, Matumbato, Kiambere and Masaba areas, Mawenzi Road, parts of Hospital Road, Kenya Road, Elgon Road, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), and Kemri Flats along Mbagathi Way will be affected.
Dagoretti, Kawangware and Waithaka: Lower Gitanga Road, parts of Kawangware, Sunset Estate, Sohill City Estates, Kagira, Kagondo, Muhuri Road, Upper Kabiria, Mithonge, Kamwanya, Kahuho Road, Ngina Road, Kikuyu Road, Waithaka, Ndwaru Road, Upper Waithaka, Gachui, Kirigo, Dagoretti Market and Mariguini.
Uthiru, Mutuini and Gatina: Uthiru Muthua area, Muchugia Road, Mutego, Mutuini and environs, Gatina and surrounding areas.
Jamhuri, Kabarnet and Kenyatta Market vicinity: Bishop Magua, Kabarnet Road, parts of Joseph Kang’ethe Road, Muchai Drive from Ngong Road to Mbaruk Road, Jamhuri Estate, Upper Hill areas, KNH, Kemri offices, Highview 1 & 2, Kenyatta Market and environs.
The water firm said Makina, Karanja Road and environs, Fort Jesus, Olympic, Kibera Kianda, parts of Gatwekera, parts of Ayany, Kibera Mwembeni, Makongeni environs, Kwa DC, Lindi, Kemri Flats along Mbagathi Way, and Highrise Estate will also be affected, alongside the Kinoo Road/Joseph Kang’ethe Junction–Togo Flats and Kang’ethe Greens (Upper Flats).
Lang'ata, Nairobi West and Madaraka: Lang'ata Barracks, Sunvalley 1 & 2, Royal Park, Dog Unit, KMA, St Mary’s and environs, Madaraka, Hima Gardens, Siwaka, Funguo Estate, Akila 2 and environs, Rangers Court, Leeban B and Nairobi West Shopping Centre.
Karen and surrounding areas: Bogani East Road, Muiri Lane, Forest Edge, Mukinduri Road, Muricho Road, Mukoma Road, Kisembe East, Magadi Road, Ndorobo Road, Kikeni Road, Ndovu Road, Kifaru Road, Tandara Road, Mutamaiyo, Mundenderu Road, Kikeni C
The firm said the Central Business District, areas along Mombasa Road, South B and South C estates—including Mater Hospital, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), SGR, Athi River Export Processing Zone (EPZA), Coca-Cola, Mukuru, Imar
Ngara, Forest Road, Desai Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, Murang'a Road, Park Road, Gigiri, Whispers Avenue, Village Market, UNEP, US Embassy, Eastleigh, Maringo, Buruburu Phases 3 & 4, Gikomba, Pumwani, Majengo, Shauri Moyo, Jericho, Jerusalem, and Kimathi areas will also be affected.
Nairobi Water said Mathare North, GSU, Rafiki, Utalii College, KPLC Training School, Traffic Headquarters, Mathari Hospital, Mlango Kubwa, Juja Road, Huruma, Ngei I & II, Kosovo, Racecourse, Ushirika, parts of Ngumba Estate, Old Muthaiga Road, parts of Thome, Survey, Safari Park Hotel, Kenya Breweries, and parts of Baba Dogo light industries will also be affected.
The whole of the Industrial Area, including Masai Road and adjacent areas, will also have no water.
