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Nairobi Water has announced a planned water supply interruption affecting several areas in Nairobi County following the shutdown of the Karimenu Transmission Pipeline.
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a planned water supply interruption affecting several areas in Nairobi County following the shutdown of the Karimenu Transmission Pipeline for maintenance works.
In a notice on Wednesday, November 4, the company said the shutdown would be undertaken by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) to facilitate critical connection works on the pipeline.
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"Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Ltd wishes to inform its customers of the shutdown of the Karimenu Transmission pipeline by Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) to facilitate critical tie-in works," the notice read.
The water supply interruption was scheduled to begin at 3:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and end at 8:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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The shutdown was expected to affect three main areas, including Kasarani, Mwiki, Clay City, Ruai, Njiru and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Other affected areas included Roysambu, Zimmerman, Kahawa Barracks, Kenyatta University (KU) and their environs.
The entire Kayole area, Komarock, Soweto, Matopeni and surrounding neighbourhoods were also listed among the areas expected to experience the interruption.
Nairobi Water urged residents in the affected areas to make adequate arrangements and conserve the water available to them during the shutdown as the company worked towards restoring normal supply.
"We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and urge them to use available water sparingly as we work towards supply restoration," the notice added.
This comes days after ELDOWAS announced a new sewer connection drive targeting property owners in Sugunanga, Annex and Jamboni.
In a notice on Tuesday, October 27, the company scheduled visits to the three areas to help residents understand the application process and facilitate connections to the sewer network.
ELDOWAS invited eligible property owners in the designated areas to take advantage of the programme and submit their applications for sewer connections.
"Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) invites property owners in Sugunanga, Annex, and Jamboni to apply for sewer connections under the Last Mile Connectivity Program," the notice read.
According to ELDOWAS, its team will visit Sukunanga Centre on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, before proceeding to Annex Centre on Thursday, November 5.
The final visit will take place at Jamboni Centre on Friday, November 6.
Property owners intending to apply have been advised to prepare the required documents before visiting the designated centres to facilitate the application process.
The requirements include a photocopy of a National Identity Card or passport, a photocopy of a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN certificate, and a copy of the title deed or another document proving ownership of the land.
Applicants must also provide two copies of a sketch showing the location of their property.
Those who require additional information or assistance with their applications can visit the ELDOWAS Southern Area Office along Kisumu Road, next to the Reformed Church and opposite Hill School.
