Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that several Nairobi estates will soon enjoy reduced water rationing, thanks to an additional 140 million litres of water being integrated into the city's distribution system.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure more equitable water distribution across Nairobi, particularly in areas that have long struggled with inadequate supply.
Speaking during a tour of the Gigiri Reservoir and pumping station on Thursday, August 22, Governor Sakaja emphasized the importance of this project, which includes the ongoing integration of the Northern Water Collector Tunnel into Nairobi's water infrastructure.
The tunnel is expected to play a crucial role in meeting 85% of the city's water demand.
"We are committed to achieving water justice in Nairobi," Governor Sakaja stated.
"Residents in Eastlands, Kabete, Lang’ata, and other areas that have been receiving water only once a week will soon see their supply increase to twice or even three times a week."
The Governor also elaborated on the importance of water quality, noting that engineers from the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) are conducting rigorous tests every 30 minutes to ensure that the water meets the highest standards.
"Our goal is to reduce the reliance on borehole water to prevent water-related diseases," he added.
To support these efforts, Governor Sakaja revealed that international partners from Southeast Asia have pledged over $100 million, approximately Ksh14.6 billion, to boost Nairobi’s water sector.
This funding is crucial as Nairobi's population is projected to reach 10 million by 2050, necessitating substantial investments in infrastructure to meet the growing demand.
Governor Sakaja also praised the NWSC for its recent achievements, particularly in water bill collections, which reached a record Ksh10.7 billion in the last financial year.
"This achievement is unprecedented, and we plan to use more technology in water billing to improve efficiency," he noted.
NWSC Managing Director Engineer Nahashon Muguna confirmed that the project is on track for completion by October, promising that Nairobi residents will begin to see the benefits within the next eight weeks.
"We are doing everything possible to ensure the project is ready on time," he assured.
Some Nairobi regions like Langa’ta, Embakasi, Karen, Dagoreti, Kawangware, Riruta, Uthiru and other environs.
