Nairobi’s CBD, JKIA to experience a 12-hour water cut on Thursday

Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and numerous neighbouring areas will on Thursday face a temporary water shortage to allow for the interconnection of the Kigoro-Gigiri water supply pipeline.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) issued a notice announcing the planned water disruption on Wednesday.

According to the company, the interruption in water supply will commence on Thursday from 6am to 6pm.

“The shutdown shall facilitate interconnection of the Kigoro-Gigiri water supply pipeline at the Gigiri Pumping Station and Reservoirs on Thursday,” part of the statement reads.

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has urged residents to use water sparingly during the shutdown.

"We appeal to our customers for patience as we work towards restoring the water supply. Any inconvenience is highly regretted," reads the statement in part.

The interruption will affect various locations, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Apart from CBD and JKIA, the shutdown will also affect Maringo, Buruburu Phase 3, Gikomba, Pumwani, and Majengo. Shauri Moyo, Mathare North, GSU, and Rafiki are included in the list of affected areas. Locations such as Utalii College, KPLC Training School, Traffic Headquarters, Eastleigh and Mathari Hospital are affected.

Areas along Mombasa Road, such as South B and C estates, Mater Hospital, and Imara Daima, will also experience the disruption. 

Estates and industries along North Airport Road, Embakasi Village, Tassia Estate, and the Athi River Export Processing Zone (EPZA) are on the list as well.

The water shutdown will also impact Ngara, Forest Road, Desai Road, and Kipande Road. Other affected areas include Limuru Road, Murang'a Road, Park Road, Gigiri, Whispers Avenue, Village Market, UNEP, and the US Embassy. 

The General Services Unit, Administration Police Training Schools, Nairobi Internal Container Depot, and parts of Baraka Estate will also be affected.

Residents of Umoja 1, Umoja 2, Old and New Donholm, Nyayo Embakasi, Fedha, and Kwa Ndege should prepare for the water interruption. Surrounding areas such as Avenue Park, Plot 10, Tumaini Flats, and Kware will also face the disruption.

Additionally, Mlango Kubwa, Juja Road, Huruma, Ngei I and II, Kosovo, parts of Ngumba Estate, Old Muthaiga Road, and parts of Thome and Survey will also be affected. 

The shutdown will hit Safari Park Hotel, Kenya Breweries, and parts of Baba Dogo Light Industries. The whole of the Industrial Area is included in the scheduled interruption.