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Kenya: How to End Nairobi's Water Crisis
Nation, 23 December 2019
According to the 2019 national population census, Nairobi is home to 4.4 million people -- almost twice the number since a similar exercise 10 years ago. In spite of this steep… Read more »
Nairobi Water Cuts Continue Despite Full Dams
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water shortages and rationing even though the Ndakaini and Sasumua dams are full following heavy rains in the Aberdares. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director, Nahashon Muguna, says the existing pipes can pump 525,600 cubic metres per day, which is well below the daily water demand of the city's growing population.
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Kenya: Nairobi Water Cuts Continue Despite Full Dams
Nation, 17 December 2019
Nairobi residents will continue grappling with water shortages and rationing even though Ndakaini and Sasumua dams are full following heavy rains in the Aberdares. The trend has… Read more »
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Kenya: Sonko Launches Campaign to End Water Shortage in Nairobi
Nairobi News, 8 July 2019
City Hall has announced that plans are underway to ensure steady supply of water in the capital city which has been hit with water shortage since April 2017. Read more »
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The high cost of treating muddy water could increase water tariffs, while flooding has also halted activity in water treatment and hydropower plants. Some areas in Nairobi has seen ... Read more »
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The water problems being experienced are reportedly a result of prolonged drought, degradation of catchment, and global warming, which has contributed to erratic weather patterns ... Read more »
