The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has launched emergency repair works after heavy flooding swept away a major water pipeline along Outer Ring Road, disrupting water supply to several estates in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.

In a public update on Sunday, March 8, 2026, issued via its official X account, the utility company said its technical teams had been deployed to the site to carry out urgent welding and fabrication works aimed at restoring supply to thousands of affected residents.

The company said the damage has disrupted water distribution to several neighbourhoods, including Buruburu Phases 1 and 2, Kariobangi South, Kariobangi North, Dandora Phase 1, and parts of Mathare.

“Live Update: Our technical team is on the ground at the Outering Road pipeline carrying out critical welding and fabrication works to restore water supply to Buruburu Phases 1 and 2, Kariobangi South and North, Dandora 1, and parts of Mathare,” the company said.

Damaged pipeline

According to the utility provider, the pipeline was damaged after floodwaters triggered by ongoing heavy rains swept away sections of the infrastructure, leading to a sudden interruption in water supply across the affected areas.

Engineers are currently working around the clock to repair the damaged sections and reconnect the pipeline to restore normal water flow.

The water company appealed to residents to remain patient as repair operations continue.

“We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we work around the clock to restore supply,” the statement added.

Deadliest flooding

Kenya is grappling with one of its deadliest flooding episodes in recent years. The floods on Friday, March 6, 2026, left a trail of property destruction in Nairobi, destroying cars, homes, and school infrastructure, and causing deaths.

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, confirmed that 25 people have died following heavy rains across several counties.

Of the reported deaths, 21 were adult males, while four were children – two in Nairobi and two in Kitui County. Ruku extended his condolences to the families affected by the disaster.

“Currently, 25 deaths have been reported, comprising 21 male adults, 2 male children in Nairobi, and 2 male children in Kitui County. We convey our sincere condolences to the affected families,” CS Ruku announced.

The floods have hit both urban and rural areas, with Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Makueni, Nakuru, Migori, Muranga, Bungoma, Kwale, Kirinyaga, and Tharaka Nithi counties experiencing severe impacts.