A major pipeline burst on the Kabete-Kilimani transmission line has caused a widespread water outage impacting several Nairobi estates, including State House.

• The incident occurred early Friday, March 20, 2026.
• The affected areas include Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Ngumo, KEMRI, Highrise, Nairobi West, and Upper Hill.
• Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company is conducting repairs, with normal supply expected by Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 6pm.