From Westlands to Kibera: Nairobi Faces 24-Hour Water Disruption

Nairobi Water, in collaboration with the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), has announced a planned water supply interruption affecting several neighborhoods across Nairobi from Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6:00 am to Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 6:00 am.

The temporary shutdown will allow engineers to interconnect the Kigoji–Gigli–Kabete water pipeline at the Gigiri Pumping Station and Reservoirs, a critical upgrade aimed at strengthening the city’s water infrastructure.

Affected areas include:

• Westlands & Lavington: Riverside, Chalbi Drive, Convent Drive, Gitanga Road, Kundé Road, Hedred, Mbazi, Masanduku, LeLogh Gardens, Ole Ndunde Road, Kingara Road, Riara Road, and environs.

• Kileleshwa: Kardara Road, Gichugu Road, Mazeras Road, Mbooni Road, Othaya Road, Kaputei, Lakiipia Road, Githunguri, DD, St. George’s School, Tembereare, and surrounding estates.

• Mamlaka & Valley Road: Including University of Nairobi and customers along the Mamlaka Line.

• Kilimani: Arwings Kodhek Road (Chaka Road to Hurlingham), Hurlingham Shopping Centre, Milimani Andel Road, Kindaruma Road, Rose Avenue, Lower George Padmore Road, Daystar University, Denis Pritt Road, Coptic Hospital, and nearby areas.

• Kawangware & Dagoretti: Lower Gitanga Road, parts of Kawangware, Sunset Estate, Sohli City Estates, Kagina, Kagondo, Muhuri Road, Upper Kabira, Mithonge, Kamwanyu, Kahoho Road, Ngina Road, Kikuyu Road, Wathaka, Ndwau Road, Upper Wathaka, Gachui, Kirigo, and Dagoretti Market.

• Uthiru & Muthua: Muchua Road, Mutego, Mutini, and Gatina.

• Ngong Road & Upper Hill: Bishop Magua, Kabarnet Road, parts of Joseph Kangethe Road, Muchai Drive (Ngong Road to Mbaruk Road), Jamhuri Estate, Upper Hill, Kenyatta National Hospital, KEMRI Offices, Highview 1 & 2, and Kenyatta Market.

• Kibera & Highrise: Makina, Karanja Road, Fort Jesus, Olympic, Kibera Kianda, parts of Gatweka, parts of Ayani, Kibera Mwembeni, Makongeni, Kwa DC, Lindi, KEMRI Flats on Magadi Way, and Highrise Estate.

Nairobi Water has advised residents to store sufficient water and use it sparingly during the maintenance period to avoid disruptions in daily activities.

Below is a full list of the affected areas

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