Also known as: NCWSC · Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited · Nairobi Water Queens
Water utility company providing supply and sewerage services to Nairobi, frequently announcing pipeline repair shutdowns.
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… 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 BidCitizen 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 certificatesCapital 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?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 tariffsCitizen 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 degreeThe 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 certificateThe 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 ProjectsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 26— Residents and businesses across several Nairobi estates and neighbouring water service areas will experience temporary water supply disruptions after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) shut down a major transmission pipeline to repair a si …
Westlands, Karen, Lang’ata Among 17 Areas Hit By Nairobi Water Disruption After Pipeline LeakCapital News
… We deployed water bowsers from the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) to augment the water supply and completely contain the blaze,” Sakaja said. …
Two killed in Gikomba fire as Sakaja condemns assault on fire fighting crewsThe Standard
… Four county firefighters were also injured while battling the blaze.To sustain the operation, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company deployed five water bowsers to boost water su Seeking to reassure affected traders, Sakaja said the county government was already working on recov …
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedyNairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a three-day water supply shutdown affecting several neighbourhoods from 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 26, through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, as the Athi Water Works Development Agency undertakes emergency repairs on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a three-day water supply shutdown affecting several neighbourhoods from 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 26, through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, as the Athi Water Works Development Agency undertakes emergency repairs on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has revealed she once helped forge a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate for a political supporter to secure entry into the National Police Service, saying she wanted to reward campaign team members who lacked secondary school qualifications.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced emergency repairs on the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline will cause water supply interruptions for approximately 24 hours across multiple neighborhoods including Riverside, Kibera, Kilimani, and parts of Nairobi West.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption affecting multiple estates and neighbourhoods across Nairobi County to facilitate emergency repairs on the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline. Affected areas include Riverside, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Kibera, and numerous other estates across the city.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja inspected overnight drainage and street-cleaning operations in Eastleigh as the county prepares for anticipated heavy El Niño rains. The five-day operation targets blocked drainage systems to reduce flooding risk and improve sanitation before the expected rainfall.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
COTU secretary-general Francis Atwoli has called for the amalgamation of trade unions representing workers in Kenya's water sector, warning that the existence of multiple unions weakens employees' bargaining power and could expose them to exploitation. Atwoli noted that about three unions currently claim leadership in water institutions, saying the divisions have weakened workers' collective approach to labour issues.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility in Nairobi, is 94 per cent complete and expected to be ready by December 31 as Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania. The Ministry of Defence stated the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football will be met, though the stadium will require three months of testing and commissioning before hosting major international matches.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →