Nairobi Water Supply Interruption: Several Areas to Experience Three-Day Shutdown
Residents in several parts of Nairobi are set to experience a three-day water supply interruption starting Monday night, October 26, 2026, following emergency repairs on a major pipeline supplying water to parts of the city.
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) announced the planned interruption, warning households, businesses, hospitals, and other institutions in the affected areas to prepare for the temporary disruption.
According to the notice, the shutdown will begin at 11:59 PM on Monday, October 26, and is expected to end at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The repairs will be carried out on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA). The shutdown is expected to last approximately 72 hours.
The interruption is expected to affect several residential estates and commercial areas, including Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Riverside, Westlands, Parklands, Karen, Lang’ata, and Upper Hill.
Residents have been advised to store enough water before the shutdown begins and use their available supplies carefully throughout the repair period.
Areas Affected by the Nairobi Water Supply Interruption
According to the public notice, the interruption will affect multiple neighbourhoods across Nairobi, with some areas experiencing disruption depending on their connection to the affected pipeline.
In the city’s western and central neighbourhoods, the affected areas include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, and parts of Ngong Road. Other areas include Kibera, Jamhuri, Woodley, Adams Arcade, and sections of Mbagathi Road.
Upper Hill is also among the affected areas, with facilities such as Kenyatta National Hospital and Nairobi Hospital included in the notice.
In Lang’ata, the affected locations include Uhuru Gardens, Civil Servants estates, Southlands, and several residential estates and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Karen and its surrounding areas are also listed, including areas served by Oloolaiser Water and Sanitation Company.
The shutdown will further affect Nairobi West, Madaraka, Siwaka, Hima Gardens, Wilson Airport, Popo Road, and other neighbouring locations.
Westlands and Parklands Residents to Be Affected
Residents and businesses in Westlands and Parklands should also prepare for the interruption, as several roads and residential areas within these neighbourhoods have been listed.
In Westlands, the affected locations include W
estlands Road, Muthithi Road, Chiromo Lane, Pio Gama Pinto Road, Ojijo Road, Mpaka Road, and parts of Waiyaki Way.
Other affected locations include Lantana Road, Sports Road, Westlands Avenue, Upper Brookside, Brookside Gardens, and surrounding estates.
In Parklands, the listed areas include Parklands 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Parklands Road, Highridge, Iregi Road, Kusi Lane, and nearby residential neighbourhoods.
The interruption will also affect parts of Ngara, including Railway Quarters, City Park Market, Forest Road, Kipande Road, and Limuru Road.
Other areas mentioned in the notice include locations around the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United States Embassy, and the International School environs.
Residents are encouraged to confirm whether their specific estates fall within the affected zones, particularly where supply arrangements may differ between neighbouring areas.
Why Is Nairobi Water Supply Being Interrupted?
The interruption is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline.
The Athi Water Works Development Agency will undertake the shutdown to allow the repair work to proceed. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has informed customers that the work will temporarily interrupt water supply to the affected locations.
The pipeline is an important part of the water transmission infrastructure serving parts of Nairobi. Carrying out repairs requires the relevant section to be shut down, which means customers dependent on the affected supply system may experience dry taps during the scheduled period.
The company has apologised for the inconvenience and appealed to residents to cooperate as the repair work continues.
Although the scheduled shutdown is expected to end on Thursday night, the actual return of water to individual homes may depend on the restoration of supply and local distribution conditions. Residents should therefore monitor official updates from Nairobi Water for any changes to the schedule.
Residents Advised to Store Water Before Monday Night
With the shutdown scheduled to begin at 11:59 PM on Monday, residents in the affected areas have been urged to make preparations in advance.
Households are encouraged to store enough water for drinking, cooking, washing, cleaning, and other essential domestic needs throughout the interruption.
Families should ensure that available storage containers and tanks are clean and properly covered to protect the stored water from contamination.
Businesses that rely heavily on water, including restaurants, salons, hotels, and other service providers, may also need to plan their operations around the interruption.
Institutions such as hospitals and schools should review their available water reserves and make arrangements to maintain essential services during the shutdown.
Residents who already have water in their storage tanks are advised to use it sparingly rather than assume normal supply will return immediately after the scheduled repairs end.
The company has appealed to customers to conserve the water available to them while repair work is underway.
Nairobi Residents Urged to Follow Official Updates
The planned interruption is expected to affect a wide range of residential, commercial, and institutional customers across Nairobi.
Residents in Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Riverside, Westlands, Parklands, Karen, Lang’ata, Upper Hill, and the other listed areas should prepare for the disruption before Monday night.
The shutdown is scheduled to run from 11:59 PM on October 26 to 11:59 PM on October 29, 2026, as emergency repairs are carried out on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline.
Residents are encouraged to follow announcements from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company for updates on the repair work and restoration of supply.
As households and businesses prepare for the three-day interruption, storing adequate water and using existing supplies responsibly will be important in reducing the inconvenience during the shutdown.
Nairobi Water has apologised to customers affected by the interruption and urged them to remain patient as the necessary repair work is completed.
