Nairobi Water cuts supply for 23 hours
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company halted water supplies to more than 40 areas after a major pipeline was vandalised. The shutdown, which began on 11 November at 7pm, is due to last until 12 November at 6pm, according to the Kenyan public utility.
Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company, the public utility responsible for water distribution in the Kenyan capital, halted supplies to several areas of Nairobi for 23 hours after a main pipeline was vandalised. The shutdown began on Wednesday 11 November at 7pm and was due to end on Thursday 12 November at 6pm, according to Nairobi Water.
The damaged pipeline was located near Kianda School, off Waiyaki Way, and supplies the network from the Kabete treatment plant. More than 40 areas are affected, including Westlands, Riverside, Lavington, Parklands, Kangemi, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Upper Hill, Kibera, Langata and Karen.
Several healthcare facilities are located in the affected area, including Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Forces Memorial Hospital, Mbagathi Hospital and KEMRI housing. Nairobi Water asked affected residents and businesses to use available water reserves sparingly for the duration of the interruption.
