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The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has informed residents of a scheduled 26-hour water supply interruption affecting dozens of neighborhoods.
In a notice released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the company announced it will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from Friday, February 20, at 6:00 am until Saturday, February 21, at 8:00 am. The utility explained that engineers need this window to perform essential maintenance and upgrades to boost the plant’s production efficiency.
Areas Facing Dry Taps
The exercise will disrupt water supply in Westlands, Lavington, Kileleshwa, the University of Nairobi vicinity, Kilimani, Dagoretti, Kawangware, Waithaka, Uthiru, and Mutuini.
Jamhuri, Upper Hill, the KNH vicinity, Kibera, Kang’ethe, Kangemi, Loresho, Lang’ata, Nairobi West, Madaraka, Karen, Ngara, and Gigiri will also be affected.
Nairobi Water urged customers in the listed estates to use available water sparingly during the interruption period and to store sufficient supplies in advance.
“We appeal to all affected customers to use the available water sparingly during this interruption period and to store sufficient quantities where possible. Any inconvenience is highly regretted,” the notice added.
Below is the full list of the affected areas:
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