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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, infrastructure repairs, and billing in Nairobi; recently operationalized gravity-fed pipeline reducing operational costs.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Former Nairobi City Water official jailed 5 years for using fake academic certificate By Citizen Reporter June 11, 2026 04:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a judge's gavel and handcuffs.

    Former Nairobi City Water official jailed 5 years for using fake academic certificate
  3. The Standard

    This comes after former Revenue Officer at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Okandah William John, was convicted after being found guilty of using forged academic credentials to secure employment and unlawfully receiving public funds.The Milimani Anti-Corruption Co

    University students targeted as country intensifies war on graft
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    NCPB face Daystar in tough women’s handball league clash By Festus Lango May 29, 2026 05:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Water and NCPB clash in a past match at Nyayo National Stadium Handball Co

    NCPB face Daystar in tough women’s handball league clash
  6. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi Water thrash Daystar to strengthen handball league title push By Magdaline Thuku May 24, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Water and NCPB clash in a past match at Nyayo National Sta

    Nairobi Water thrash Daystar to strengthen handball league title push
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya May 13 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged a Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company artisan accused of using a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate to secure employment and unlawfully earn more than KSh5.9 million i

    DPP charges Nairobi Water artisan over forged KCSE certificate, KSh5.9m salary fraud
  8. The Standard

    The suspects, two from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NCWSC), and one from Kaimosi Friends University, are accused of using fake academic documents to obtain employment in their respective institutions.

    Three arrested as EACC tightens grip on fake academic certificate crackdown
  9. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi Water employees among three officials arrested over fake academic certificates By Joseph Muia May 12, 2026 08:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the EACC headquarters at Integrity Cent

    Nairobi Water employees among three officials arrested over fake academic certificates
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kilimani, Westlands among areas affected as Nairobi Water announces supply interruption By Joseph Muia May 01, 2026 05:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Nairobi Water workers undertaking some

    Kilimani, Westlands among areas affected as Nairobi Water announces supply interruption
  11. Capital News

    In a notice, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the disruption was caused by a burst along the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete transmission pipeline at Gigiri.

    Nairobi Faces Water supply disruption After Gigiri Pipeline Damage
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    With the gravity-fed model, the water supply will remain stable even during periods of electricity instability.Sakaja further welcomed recent leadership changes at NCWSC, following the appointment of Martin Nang’ole as Managing Director, Josiah Gitu as Commercial Director, and Al

    Reprieve for City residents as City Hall operationalises Northern water collector tunnel

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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