NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – Nairobi residents are set to face a five-day water supply disruption beginning April 6, following a planned shutdown of the Northern Collector Tunnel 1 (NCT1) system to facilitate major infrastructure upgrade works.
In a public notice, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company confirmed that the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) will temporarily halt operations of the NCT1 system to allow for essential works connecting the Kigoro Water Treatment Plant to the Gigiri and Kabete reservoirs.
The shutdown will run from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, and is expected to significantly affect water supply across large parts of the capital. Areas likely to be impacted include the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Ngara, Kileleshwa, Kibera, Industrial Area, and surrounding estates.
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Water utility officials have urged residents and businesses to conserve water during the interruption, noting that the works are critical to improving the long-term reliability and capacity of Nairobi’s water supply system.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja acknowledged the inconvenience, but defended the shutdown, emphasizing its importance in addressing the city’s persistent water challenges.
“We understand the disruption this will cause to residents and businesses, but these works are critical to securing Nairobi’s water future. Once completed, the upgrades will significantly enhance supply capacity and reliability across the city,” said Sakaja.
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He further noted that the county government is working to ensure the project is completed within schedule and that normal water supply is restored promptly after the maintenance period.
Authorities have advised residents to store adequate water in advance and adopt strict conservation measures throughout the five-day period.
Water bowsers may also be deployed to support critical institutions such as hospitals and schools where necessary.
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