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May 1, 2026
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Nairobi Faces Water supply disruption After Gigiri Pipeline Damage

Nairobi Faces Water supply disruption After Gigiri Pipeline Damage

“Repair works are currently underway, with teams from the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) and Nairobi Water on site working to restore supply. Water supply is expected to resume by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026,” read the company’s statement. - Kenya breaki..

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Nairobi is facing a significant water supply disruption due to a major pipeline burst in Gigiri. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced temporary interruptions affecting numerous residential and commercial areas.

  • Water supply is expected to resume by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • The incident involves a burst along the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline.
  • Affected areas include Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Upper Hill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Nairobi West, Uthiru, Karen, Kibera, and Lang’ata.

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