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Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company

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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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption set to affect several estates across Nairobi and its surrounding areas. …

    Nairobi Estates Brace for 24-Hour Water Shortage
  3. The Standard

    … Okandah William John, who served as a Revenue Collection Assistant at the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC), was convicted and sentenced by Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate Celesa Okore after finding him guilty of three counts of fraudulent acquisition of p …

    Ex-City Hall employee fined Sh5m for using forged degree certificate
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. May 2026
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Monday 26 October

  1. Nairobi Water announces three-day supply interruption for emergency repairs

    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 →

Friday 23 October

  1. Nyamu admits helping supporter forge KCSE for police entry

    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 →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Nairobi water supply disrupted 24 hours for pipeline emergency repairs

    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 →

  2. Nairobi Water announces 24-hour supply disruption citywide

    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 →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Sakaja inspects Eastleigh drainage clearance ahead of El Niño rains

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Atwoli urges consolidation of water sector unions

    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 →

  2. Talanta Stadium ninety-four percent complete, opening set for December 31

    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 →

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 →

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