Nairobi's water supply will significantly improve with the imminent completion of the Northern Water Collector Tunnel.
This pivotal infrastructure project is expected to deliver an additional 140 million liters of water daily to the city, significantly easing the persistent water shortages affecting areas like Eastlands, Kabete, and Lang’ata.
During a recent visit to the Gigiri Reservoir and pumping station, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja assured residents that the increased water supply would soon alleviate the chronic shortages experienced in various parts of the city.
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“We are dedicated to achieving water justice for all Nairobi residents. Those currently receiving water only once a week can anticipate an increase to two or even three times a week as the new system becomes operational,” Governor Sakaja stated.
He emphasized that the Northern Water Collector Tunnel is projected to meet 85% of Nairobi's water needs, significantly mitigating the city's ongoing water crisis.
However, the Governor noted that equitable distribution remains a challenge due to the city's rapidly growing population, leading to necessary water rationing.
Governor Sakaja also highlighted that over $100 million in investment from partners in Southeast Asia has been secured to bolster Nairobi’s water infrastructure, a critical need as the city’s population is expected to reach 10 million by 2050.
The Governor praised the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) for its exceptional financial performance, with a record Ksh.10.7 billion collected in water bill payments during the last fiscal year.
NWSC Managing Director Engineer Nahashon Muguna confirmed that the integration of the new water supply is on track to be completed by October, promising significant relief for Nairobi's residents.
