Nairobi Water has confirmed resumption of supply to Buruburu Phases 1 and 2, Kariobangi South and North, Dandora, and parts of Mathare after repairing a flood-damaged transmission pipeline along Outering Road. Services were disrupted by recent floods affecting thousands of homes. The company stated the pipeline has been fully restored.
Nairobi Water has confirmed the resumption of water services to six major estates in eastern Nairobi after repairs to a transmission pipeline along Outering Road damaged by recent floods. The estates are Buruburu Phases 1 and 2, Kariobangi South and North, Dandora, and parts of Mathare, following completion of key repairs halted by heavy rains and rising river levels. Repair crews are still working on lines to Kiambiu and Korogocho, hoping for full restoration later today. “We are pleased to announce that the major transmission pipeline along Outering Road, which was damaged by recent floods, has now been fully repaired and restored,” the company stated. Restoration involved intensive welding and fabrication on the section near a river crossing, where floodwaters weakened infrastructure. Residents were urged to order emergency deliveries via *260# and Option 5 beforehand. The mid-March 2026 floods caused at least 33 deaths in Nairobi and over 66 nationwide, with massive property damage. Nairobi struggles with chronic shortages, daily demand exceeding 900 million litres while supply is nearly 525 million from Thika, Sasumua and Ruiru dams treated at Ng’ethu plant. To prevent future issues, teams are elevating pipeline sections above river level. Separately, Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered a 48-hour action plan for flooding, drainage failures and damaged roads, directing mapping of hotspots, cost estimates and collaboration with KURA, KeNHA and KeRRA. “Look at the assessment already done by the county engineers. Get that validated by KURA, incorporate KeNHA and KeRRA to do some roads in the city. Let us look at what Google and ESRI can assist with,” Sakaja instructed.
