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

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

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.

📌 What You Need to Know

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

Other affected areas include parts of Ngong Road, Forces Memorial, Mbagathi Way, Adams Arcade, Woodley, Ngumo West, Golf Course I and II, and areas around Jamhuri.

Residents in Kibera should also expect interruptions in Lindi, Kambi Muru, Silanga, parts of Gatwekera, Kibera Plaza, Kianda, Ayany, Mwembeni and Makongeni.

Further, the shutdown will also affect parts of Southlands, Quick Estate, Hamayun Estate, Heshima Gardens, Akila 1, Space Apartments, Popo Road and areas around Wilson Airport.

Other locations listed in the notice include Park Road, City Park, Desai Road, Railway Quarters in Ngara, Forest Road, Kipande Road and Limuru Road.

In addition, areas around the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United States Embassy, the International School, Kinanda Valley , Kihingo Estate and Magnolia are expected to experience supply disruptions.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke