A protest turned into a riot at the University of Nairobi's main campus on Sunday night as students expressed their frustration over a prolonged water shortage.

• The scarcity of water on campus had lasted for over two weeks, severely impacting sanitation and student well-being.
• The University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA), represented by its Secretary General Elisha Wasike, highlighted the critical situation, particularly in female hostels.
• The protest involved lighting bonfires and blocking major roads like Uhuru Highway and State House Road, leading to clashes with police.
• A notice from the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) had previously indicated a disruption to supply until 6 pm Sunday, a deadline that was missed.

Kenya used World Water Day to highlight the gender inequalities in water access, emphasizing the disproportionate burden carried by women and girls.

• Women and girls in Kenya, and globally, spend millions of hours daily collecting water, impacting their education, employment, and safety.
• The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Eric Mugaa, led national celebrations, pledging to expand access to clean water and sanitation services.
• A UNESCO report for UN-Water revealed that women are responsible for water collection in over 70 percent of rural households without direct access.

University of Nairobi students are threatening to block University Way in protest of a severe, over two-week long water shortage affecting campus residences, particularly female hostels.

• University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) has issued a six-hour ultimatum to the administration to fully restore water supply.
• Students on Sunday night lit bonfires and barricaded roads, including Uhuru Highway and State House Road, leading to police intervention.
• The shortage has resulted in poor sanitation, clogged washrooms, and flooding, with students demanding a permanent solution beyond temporary water tankers.