Recreational activities around Titanic Dam in Juja have been banned indefinitely following the tragic deaths of two Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) students.
Speaking on Thursday, March 6, Assistant County Commissioner Mwangi wa Mwangi said authorities had reached a consensus on the need to act swiftly to prevent further loss of life.
“We have sat as a team and all agreed that we need to address this situation because we don’t want any other lives lost here.
"That is why we have put the team together, and going forward, I know that what has happened in the past will be history; it will not be repeated,” he stated.
Another official confirmed that strict measures have been put in place, including a total ban on all activities within 100 meters of the dam, with exceptions only for licensed operators.
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“We have banned all activities happening in this area; within the 100 meters area, except for licensed operators around this dam.
"However, all the other groups of people, including students, are not allowed here, and we have deployed officers both from the county and national government who will be here 24 hours starting today,” the official said.
Authorities have urged residents and students to comply with the new directive, emphasizing that safety remains their top priority.
On Sunday, March 2, two students from JKUAT tragically drowned while swimming in the dam.
Despite rescue efforts, both students were unable to survive. Their bodies were retrieved by Kiambu County divers and transported to the General Kago Hospital Mortuary.
The Titanic Dam, known for its scenic environment, has been a popular spot for recreational activities. However, it has also been the site of previous drowning incidents.
In January 2023, a man and a woman lost their lives after their vehicle plunged into the dam.
Additionally, in 2022, two students from a Nairobi college drowned while filming a music video at the dam.
