#Nairobi County

Thursday, 5 November

Kenya 5 November, 10:47

Nairobi Water cuts supply to Kasarani, Roysambu and Kayole for 29 hours

The outage began at 3am on Thursday and runs until 8am on Friday while the Karimenu Transmission Pipeline is shut. Kenyatta University and Kahawa Barracks are among the places affected.

Taps are dry across large parts of eastern and northern Nairobi. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has shut off supply for 29 hours. The cut began at 3am on Thursday and is due to end at 8am on Friday, November 6. The company announced the outage in a public notice on Wednesday, November 4. The shutdown allows the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) to carry out what the notice called "critical tie-in works" on the Karimenu Transmission Pipeline. Pulse Live Kenya reported that the work involves connecting new pipeline sections to the existing distribution network. The pipeline must be closed so the work can be done safely. The notice lists three groups of affected areas. The first is Kasarani, Mwiki, Clay City, Ruai, Njiru and surrounding areas. The second is Roysambu, Zimmerman, Kahawa Barracks, Kenyatta University and nearby neighbourhoods. The third covers all of Kayole, Komarock, Soweto and Matopeni. Pulse Live Kenya put the total at 14 estates. It noted that Kenyatta University serves thousands of students and staff. The utility told residents to store water before the shutdown and to use it sparingly. According to Pulse Live Kenya, customers should…

Nairobi tops Kenya’s press freedom violations with 13 cases, MCK report shows

The Media Council of Kenya recorded 13 press freedom violations in Nairobi between July and September. Homa Bay had eight and Meru seven, while goons were the biggest threat to journalists with 17 cases.

Nairobi recorded more press freedom violations than any other county in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year, The Star reported. The capital logged 13 cases between July and September. The figures come from the Media Council of Kenya's Press Freedom Violations Situation Report. Homa Bay came second with eight cases, and Meru third with seven. Bungoma…

Public Service CS Ruku declares interest in Nairobi governor seat

Geoffrey Ruku told South B residents on Tuesday that he wants to lead Nairobi after the 2027 election. He joins a crowded race against Governor Johnson Sakaja, who has just moved from UDA to ODM.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku wants to be Nairobi's next governor. He announced his plans on Tuesday while addressing residents of South B, The Star reported. His bid could set up a contest against Governor Johnson Sakaja in the 2027 General Election. Ruku said Nairobi needs a leader with integrity, vision and the drive to fix the county's longstanding problems. He described the city as a national asset, not just a county. "Nairobi is for all Kenyans, is the capital city of our country, and must be led as such," he said, calling it the hub of East Africa. The CS said the next governor must show honesty, commitment and a clear development agenda to unlock Nairobi's economic potential. He also pointed to his record as an elected leader. "Is there any problem if I vie and get elected here in Nairobi? Am I not able to lead…