Water supply to State House disrupted due to heavy rains
The water supply to State House and other posh residences in Nairobi was disrupted on Friday following heavy rainfall pounding the city and its environs...
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Heavy rains in Nairobi have disrupted water supply to State House and other residential areas following a burst on a major transmission pipeline. The incident occurred on Friday, March 21, 2026, necessitating emergency repairs by the Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
- The burst affected the Kabete-Kilimani transmission pipeline, impacting several upscale neighborhoods including State House, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa.
- Water supply was expected to be restored by Sunday, March 23, 2026, at 6 pm.
- Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned of the ongoing removal of structures built on waterways, emphasizing a sustained effort to prevent further flooding.
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