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Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company

Also known as: NCWSC · Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited · Nairobi Water Queens

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company — water utility managing supply, treatment plants, and pipelines across Nairobi; subject of multiple fraud cases involving forged credentials.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 10 – Thousands of Nairobi residents are set to experience a water shortage from Friday morning after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a scheduled shutdown of the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant.

    Nairobi Water announces 26-hour shutdown affecting large parts of city
  3. Capital News

    The MPs further raised concerns over the impact of the shutdown on Nairobi’s water treatment, claiming that Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company requires an average of 360 tonnes of soda ash every month.

    DCP allied MPs accuse Ruto of targeting Magadi lithium, oil after Tata shutdown
  4. Citizen Digital

    By cutting off the supply of hundreds of tonnes of essential soda ash required monthly by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and its environs, this risks the lives of millions of the people of Kenya and in particular Nairobi," it added.

    DCP claims closure of Tata Chemicals is set to advance Ruto's business interests
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    Earlier this year, he became involved in discussions over Kibra’s persistent water challenges, calling for a political solution to the problem and engaging Nairobi City Water officials and local leaders.

    ‘Mtoto wa Simba ni Simba’: Ida Endorses Raila Junior’s Kibra Bid
  7. Citizen Digital

    The two, former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) Security Supervisor John Murira Mwicigi and former Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) technician Kevine Agweyo Okullo, were separately arraigned on Wednesday and denied the charges.

    Two ex-State officers charged over forgery of academic certificates
  8. July 2026
  9. Capital News

    According to county officials, the project is saving Nairobi Water about Sh30 million every month in electricity costs and a further Sh500,000 in maintenance expenses.

    Ruto–Sakaja Sh80bn Nairobi pact: 5 months later, what’s been delivered?
  10. Citizen Digital

    Petition filed seeking to suspend Nairobi's new water tariffs By Dzuya Walter July 10, 2026 09:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company headquarters.

    Petition filed seeking to suspend Nairobi's new water tariffs
  11. Citizen Digital

    Former Nairobi Water employee fined Ksh.5M for using fake UoN degree By Joseph Muia July 08, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Nairobi Water signage.

    Former Nairobi Water employee fined Ksh.5M for using fake UoN degree
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA former Revenue Collection Assistant at the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NCWSC) has been ordered to pay over Sh4 million in fines or serve a three-year jail term for using a forged university degree certificate to secure employment.

    Ex-Nairobi Water employee fined Sh4.8m over fake certificate
  13. The Standard

    Construction of modern markets has surpassed 60 per cent completion, with eight markets currently under construction while seven more are awaiting funding before works commence.The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company's last-mile connectivity programme is also underway and is

    Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising Projects

Thursday 10 September

  1. Nairobi Water announces 26-hour shutdown for pipeline repairs

    Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from 6am Friday to 8am Saturday, September 12, for emergency repairs along the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline. The shutdown will affect water supply across large parts of Nairobi, including residential estates, hospitals, learning institutions, the CBD, and parts of the airport corridor.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 3 September

  1. DCP MPs claim Ruto targeting Magadi lithium after Tata shutdown

    Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. DCP alleges Tata Chemicals closure serves Ruto's mining interests

    The Democracy for the Citizens Party claims the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is state-sponsored economic sabotage designed to advance President William Ruto's business interests in mineral exploration in the Magadi area, and alleges the shutdown will harm livelihoods for over 100,000 residents.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Mama Ida Odinga endorses son's Kibra parliamentary bid

    Mama Ida Odinga endorsed her son Raila Odinga Junior's bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat during celebrations marking her 76th birthday, appealing to Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him as he enters elective politics and carry forward his late father's political legacy.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Two ex-state officers charged with forging academic certificates

    A former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company security supervisor and a former Kenyatta University Teaching Hospital technician have been charged at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court with forging and using fake academic certificates to secure public sector employment. According to the EACC, one suspect used a forged KCSE certificate to gain employment and earned Ksh.15.86 million in salaries between 2007 and December 2023.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Ruto–Sakaja Sh80bn pact delivers visible infrastructure projects

    Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 10 July

  1. Petition filed to suspend Nairobi's revised water tariffs

    A High Court petition by Francis Awino challenges Nairobi's new water tariffs, arguing they were approved without adequate public participation and violate consumers' constitutional rights. Awino seeks orders to halt implementation and billing, and to ring-fence disputed bills for adjustment or refund if the petition succeeds.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Former Nairobi Water employee fined for forged degree

    A former Revenue Collection Assistant at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has been convicted of forging a University of Nairobi degree to gain employment and unlawfully earning over Ksh.4.7 million in salaries. The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court ordered him to pay a financial penalty of Ksh.5,049,597.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former water utility employee fined for using forged degree

    A former Revenue Collection Assistant at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has been convicted of using a forged university degree certificate to secure employment and fraudulently receive Sh4,749,597 in salaries. He was ordered to pay Sh4.8 million in fines or serve jail time.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mudavadi directs acceleration of Nairobi Rising Programme projects

    Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has directed government agencies and Nairobi City County to tighten coordination and accelerate delivery of the Sh80 billion Nairobi Rising Programme, which includes investments in water, sanitation, roads, security, street lighting, and markets to improve urban infrastructure and residents' quality of life.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Nairobi water supply cut across 17 areas for pipeline repairs

    The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company temporarily shut down the Kigoro–Gigiri pipeline to repair a major leak on the NCT Fresh Water Pipeline in Kiambu County, affecting water supply to Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington, Upper Hill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Lang'ata, Kibera, Karen, Uthiru, Kawangware, Kangemi, Ruai, Ngundu, Kamulu, and customers served by MAVWASCO and Oloolaiser Water Company. Supply is expected to resume by Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 21 June

  1. Two dead in Gikomba Market fire; attacks on firefighters condemned

    Two people died in a fire that swept through Nairobi's Gikomba Market on Sunday morning, destroying businesses and injuring four firefighters. Governor Sakaja condemned attacks on first responders, including an NYS fire engine being stoned by youth, which disrupted early containment efforts.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Two killed as fire destroys Gikomba market trading hub

    A fire engulfed Gikomba market on Sunday morning, killing one adult male and one adult female, injuring several others, and destroying merchandise worth millions of shillings. Emergency response was hampered after a National Youth Service fire engine was stoned and turned away by youths during firefighting operations.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Nairobi water utility announces 24-hour supply shutdown

    The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, affecting multiple Nairobi estates and surrounding areas. The shutdown is necessary to repair a leakage on the NCT Raw Water Pipeline near Kigoro Treatment Works.

    20 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 12 June

  1. Ex-City Hall employee jailed for forged degree, fraud

    A former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company employee was sentenced to four years in jail or a fine of Sh5.04 million for using a forged University of Nairobi degree certificate to secure employment and siphon public funds. He worked from August 2016 until November 2023, earning salaries totalling Sh4,749,597.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Water utility worker convicted for forged degree, jailed five years

    A former Revenue Collection Assistant at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has been convicted after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission established that he forged a Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate from the University of Nairobi to secure employment and unlawfully earned public funds.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EACC urges university students to lead anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-graft officials have challenged university students to champion ethical leadership and reject corruption, academic fraud, and dishonesty. The Ethics and Integrity club was launched at Mount Kenya University as part of efforts to nurture integrity among young people and build a country where qualifications are earned and leadership is guided by honesty.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. NCPB face Daystar in Kenya Women's Handball League match

    Third-placed NCPB play Daystar Falcons on Saturday in the only Kenya Ladies Handball League match of the weekend, as leaders Nairobi Water Queens and second-placed Ulinzi Sharks are not in action. Daystar enter the match following a 37-12 loss to Nairobi Water Queens and aim to bounce back.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Nairobi Water beats Daystar 37-12 in handball league

    Nairobi Water defeated Daystar 37-12 at Nyayo National Stadium, strengthening their title push after entering the match in third place with 14 points. Assistant coach Thodosia Sangoro attributed the commanding victory to the team's preparation, focus, and execution of tactics throughout the game.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. DPP charges water company artisan over forged KCSE certificate

    Joshua Attuah Omia, an artisan at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, has been charged with fraudulent acquisition of public property, forgery, and uttering a false document after allegedly using a forged KCSE certificate to secure employment and unlawfully earn KSh5.9 million in salaries between August 2015 and December 2023.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Three arrested for forged academic certificates

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people—two from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and one from Kaimosi Friends University—for using forged academic certificates to secure employment. The two NCWSC suspects face charges of forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public property related to salaries of Sh5,909,037 and Sh9,485,177 respectively.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three officials arrested for using forged academic certificates

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three officials — two from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company and one from Kaimosi Friends University — over alleged use of fake academic documents to secure employment. The Nairobi Water employees reportedly forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificates and presented them as genuine documents issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Nairobi Water supply cut due to Gigiri pipeline burst

    Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a temporary water supply interruption affecting residential and commercial areas including Westlands, Kilimani, Lavington, and others, following a major burst on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline at Gigiri. The utility said repairs are underway and water supply is expected to resume by 6:00 AM on Saturday, May 2.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi water supply disrupted after Gigiri pipeline burst

    A burst along the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline has disrupted water supply across multiple Nairobi areas including Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, and Kibera. Repair works by Athi Water Works Development Agency and Nairobi Water are underway, with supply expected to resume by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. Nairobi launches gravity-fed water tunnel, cuts operational costs

    Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the operationalisation of the Northern Collector Tunnel–Gigiri–Kabete transmission system, a gravity-fed system that has delivered an average of 115,000 cubic metres of water per day since April 16. The shift is expected to save up to Sh30 million monthly in power expenditure and Sh500,000 in maintenance, with savings to be redirected toward infrastructure improvements and expanded water access.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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