Northern Collector Tunnel 1 Shutdown to Disrupt Nairobi Water Supply for Five Days from Monday
Sakaja acknowledged the inconvenience, but defended the shutdown, emphasizing its importance in addressing the city’s persistent water challenges. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi residents will face a five-day water supply disruption starting Monday, April 6, as the Northern Collector Tunnel 1 (NCT1) system is shut down for crucial infrastructure upgrades.
- The shutdown is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11.
- The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, in collaboration with the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), is conducting the upgrade.
- Affected areas include the CBD, Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, and surrounding estates, prompting calls for water conservation.
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