Waiyaki Way, 30 Other Areas To Face Water Interruptions From December 15

• Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the disruptions had been occasioned by the planned shutdown of the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline
• The pipeline will be shut down from Friday, December 15, starting at 7am to Saturday, December 16, at 7am
• The shutdown aims to facilitate repairs of major leaks along the pipeline, which, if not contained, will lead to major landslides

Dennis Lubanga, a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than 10 years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Nairobi - Nairobians are staring at tough times ahead after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced water interruptions.

In a statement seen by TUKO.co.ke, the water company said the disruptions had been occasioned by the planned shutdown of the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline.

The pipeline will be shut down from Friday, December 15, starting at 7am to Saturday, December 16, at 7am.

"The shutdown aims to facilitate repairs of major leaks along the pipeline which if not contained will lead to major landslides resulting to more damage to the pipeline," the company posted on X.

Which areas will not receive water supplies

• Areas around the International School of Kenya, Kinanda Valley, Kihingo Valley, and Magnolia.
• Areas along Waiyaki Way Road, James Gichuru Road, Dennis Pritt Road, Ngong Road, Lang'ata Road, Peponi Road, Kikuyu Road, Naivasha Road, Mbagathi Road, and River Side Drive.
• Lavington, Kilimani, Westlands, Parklands, Loresho, Kangemi, Uthiru, Karen, Kawangware, Riruta, Lang'ata, Kibera, Dam Estate, Kileleshwa, Nyayo Highrise Kibera, Ngumo, and Woodley estates, among others in the adjacent areas.

"Whilst every effort will be made to restore the water supply, we request all customers in the affected areas to use their stored water sparingly during the period of interruption. Any inconvenience is highly regretted," the company further said.

TUKO.co.ke previously reported that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended a senior Nairobi Water and Sewerage official for allegedly demanding a bribe of KSh 50,000 to absolve a water bill.

Why NAWASCO employee found himself in hot water

The official in question, identified as Jimna Kubia Maina, a supervisor at NAWASCO, found himself in the clutches of the law after attempting to manipulate a water supply reconnection by coercing an exorbitant sum from a concerned complainant.

The incident revolved around a residential building housing 17 units in Kahawa West, Nairobi county, which had been disconnected.

Reports indicated Maina had allegedly orchestrated the water supply disconnection under the pretext of an inflated and falsified water bill amounting to KSh 100,000.

The fabricated charges were attributed to a malfunctioning water meter, painting a portrait of financial exploitation and abuse of power.