Lang'ata, Kibra, Kawangware Among 17 Nairobi Estates Hit by Water Supply Disruption

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🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

In a public notice issued on Friday, June 26, the water utility said the interruption was caused by a major leakage on the NCT Fresh Water Pipeline at Riabai, near Kirigiti in Kiambu County, forcing the temporary closure of the Kigoro-Gigiri transmission pipeline.

According to the company, water supply will resume progressively once the emergency repair works are completed, with affected areas expected to experience either low water pressure or a complete interruption during the exercise.

“We wish to notify our customers of a temporary water supply interruption affecting several residential and commercial areas within Nairobi City County. The interruption is due to a major leakage detected on the NCT Fresh Water Pipeline at Riabai, near Kirigiti, in Kiambu County," the company announced.

📌 What You Need to Know

The estates affected include Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Upper Hill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Lang'ata, Karen, Uthiru, Kawangware, Kangemi, Kibra, Ruai, Ngundu, and Kamulu, as well as customers served by MAVWASCO and Oloolaiser Water Company.

Nairobi Water has advised households, institutions, and businesses within the affected areas to store enough water for domestic and commercial use ahead of the repairs.

The latest disruption comes as the utility continues infrastructure improvement works in other parts of the city aimed at reducing future supply interruptions.

Separately, the company's Lang'ata regional team is relocating the Magadi Road water pipeline that serves Lang'ata, Karen, and the Multimedia University area.

According to Nairobi Water, the relocation follows a recent major pipeline burst, with the existing line running through the middle of the road , repairing works difficult whenever leaks occur.

The company says moving the pipeline will allow easier maintenance, faster repairs, and help prevent similar disruptions in the future.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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