City Hall officials say the county government can only meet 30 per cent of the total water requirements of Lang’ata residents due to cartels who cut supply lines. City Hall Director for Water services, Mario Kainga Friday blamed cartels who cut pipes to divert water as a major causes of water shortage. “Nairobi Water officials are delaying the water or totally blocking supply to the residents of Lang’ata in order for them to make a killing by selling water with bowsers,” Korir said. In the same month, residents of National Housing Corporation(NHC) in Langata blocked Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company officials from leaving the premises without reconnecting their water supply. However, county hospitals, learning institutions, CBD and slum areas get 24 hour water supply.

Source: The Star February 03, 2019 18:45 UTC