GSU, Muthaiga, Huruma & 19 Nairobi Estates To Go Without Water For 24 Hours
Nairobi Water announced that the shutdown will target the water pipeline from Gigiri Reservoir to Karura Reservoir- Outer Ring Road
Marvin Chege 
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) on Monday, February 12 announced that 22 estates in the city will experience water shortage between Wednesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 15.
In a notice, Nairobi Water announced that the shutdown will target the water pipeline from Gigiri Reservoir to Karura Reservoir- Outer Ring Road on Wednesday, February 14 from 6 am to Thursday, February 15 at 6 am.
“This will facilitate the relocation of the water pipeline in conflict with the office construction site in the United Nations Offices at Gigiri,” the company explained the reason for the shutdown.
Nairobi Water offices. /FILE
The shutdown will affect residents living in both the luxury estates as well as those in informal settlements. Establishments that include factories and shopping malls will also be hit by the temporary shortage.
The areas targeted include the UN Complex, Ridgeways, Muthaiga North, Balozi, Garden Estate and Windsor.
The shortage will also affect Mathare North, Garden City, General Service Unit (GSU) headquarters and East Africa Breweries (EABL), Ngumba and Babadogo estates, all within the vicinity of Thika Road.
Other areas that will also be affected include estates along Outering Road such as Huruma. Umoja 1, Dandora area 1, Donholm, Tassia, Fedha, Nyayo Embakasi, Kware areas as well as parts of Pipeline Estate.
Residents living in the aforementioned areas were asked to use water sparingly during the period of the shutdown.
"Whilst every effort will be made to restore the water supply after the completion of the shutdown, we request all customers in the affected areas to use their stored water sparingly during the period of interruption," the company said.
Adding, "Any inconvenience is highly regretted."
The company, run by the Nairobi City County, is charged with the main responsibility of providing and managing water and sewerage services in the city.
Part of its strategic plan includes reducing the gap between demand and supply of water and sewerage services in Nairobi.
![Woman Killed In Murang'a Multiple Car Crash Involving Students [PHOTOS]](https://viraltea.co.ke/uploads/images/2022/08/image_380x226_62fe4175c675b.jpg){kind=small}
