Nairobi water shutdown to affect several areas for three days
Nairobi residents in several parts of the city are expected to experience a three-day water supply interruption following emergency repairs on a major pipeline supplying parts of Nairobi City County.
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) announced that the shutdown will affect the NCT Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline, which is managed by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA). The interruption is intended to facilitate emergency repair works on the pipeline.
According to the public notice, the shutdown is scheduled to begin at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The interruption is expected to last approximately 72 hours.
The affected areas span several neighbourhoods, including Riverside, Livingston, Kikuyu, Kilimani, Ngong Road, Kibera and Jamhuri, as well as surrounding estates and residential zones.
Other affected locations include Machai Drive, Joseph Kangee Road, Woodley, Adams Arcade, City Mortuary, KEMRI flats, Forces Memorial Hospital, Mbagathi Way, Sunview and Ngumo.
The shutdown will also affect parts of Upper Hill, including the Kenyatta National Hospital area, alongside sections of Lang’ata such as Uhuru Gardens, Civil Servants, Park 1 and 2, Southlands, Rubia, Meusi, Onyonka, Jambo, Camp David, Akiba, KRA, Ngiri, NHC, Jonathan Ngeno, Breco and Chelsea Marina.
Additional locations listed in the notice include Moi Lang’ata Barracks, Survalley 1 and 2, Royal Park, Dog Unit, KMA and St Mary’s, as well as Nairobi West, Madaraka, Boma Gardens, Siwaka, Monalisa, Modlani, Mai Mahiu Road, Quick Estate, Hamayan Estate, Hesbima Gardens, Akila 1, Space Apartments and Wilson Airport.
Customers in Lower Kabete United, Popo Road, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and surrounding areas are also expected to be affected.
The notice further lists Karen, areas served by Oleolaiser Water and Sanitation Company, Park Road, City Park, Desai Road, Railway Quarters in Ngara, City Park Market, Jamhuri High School, Ngara, Forest Road, Kipande Road and Limuru Road.
Other affected neighbourhoods and institutions include areas around the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations offices, various embassies, international schools, Kitisuru, Kitisuru Valley, Kitisuru Estate, Magnolia, Parklands, Sarit Centre, Highridge, Iris and Kusi Lane.
The interruption will also extend to parts of Westlands, including Lower Westlands Way, Ring Road, Muthithi Road, Chiromo Lane, Pio Gama Pinto Road, Oljijo Road, Taasi Lane, Mama Ngina Drive, Gitundu Road, Gilgil Road and surrounding neighbourhoods.
NCWSC has urged customers in the affected areas to use water sparingly during the shutdown and make arrangements to store sufficient water for essential household and institutional needs.
The company has apologised for the inconvenience caused by the interruption as the emergency repairs are undertaken.
The planned maintenance highlights the importance of maintaining major water transmission infrastructure to support reliable supply across Nairobi. Customers have been encouraged to manage available water carefully throughout the scheduled shutdown period.
