Nairobi Water cuts production by 35% in Kenya
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kenyans.co.ke
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, the public water supply company, has cut production at its Ngethu and Kigoro treatment plants by 35%. The measure is causing prolonged rationing in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos from 9 November, due to falling reserves at the Thika-Ndakaini Dam, reports Kenyans.co.ke.
Nairobi Water has announced an immediate 35% reduction in production at the Ngethu and Kigoro water treatment plants, due to falling water levels at the Thika/Ndakaini Dam caused by below-average rainfall. The measure is leading to water rationing in the counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos, according to a notice published on Monday 9 November by Nairobi Water.
Falling water inflows are forcing the operator to temporarily limit withdrawals in order to preserve reserves for the coming months. Households and businesses should expect interruptions or longer gaps between supply periods, according to Nairobi Water. The networks concerned include Kiambu Water, Githunguri Water and Karuri Water in Kiambu County, as well as Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company in Machakos and Olkejuado and Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Companies in Kajiado.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority nevertheless forecasts above-normal rainfall in more than 80% of Kenya during the October to December 2026 short rains season. Increased rainfall is expected in 44 counties, with an 81% probability, according to forecasts cited by Kenyans.co.ke. Nairobi Water says production volumes will be reassessed periodically based on reserves and weather conditions.
