Nairobi residents in several parts of the city are set to experience a 24-hour water supply interruption following a planned shutdown of the Kabete distribution mains, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced.
In a public notice issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, the company said the interruption would begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, and end at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Nairobi Water explained that the shutdown is necessary to facilitate the installation of new pipe connections near Kianda School, off Waiyaki Way, in an exercise aimed at improving water supply reliability.
Among the areas expected to be affected are Westlands, Riverside, Parklands and their environs.
Other affected areas include Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Upper Hill, Lower Hill, Madaraka, Uhuru Park, as well as several major health facilities, including Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Forces Memorial Hospital and Mbagathi Hospital.
Residents of Lang’ata, Kibera, Jamhuri, Dog Unit, Lang’ata Women’s Prison, Amboseli, Hatheru, Chalbi, Kenya High, Woodley and Ngong Road will also experience the disruption.
The company has urged customers in the affected areas to use the available water sparingly throughout the shutdown period.
“Nairobi Water regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates customers’ patience and understanding as we undertake these essential works to improve water supply services,” the notice stated.
