President William Ruto has announced that the nearly completed Northern Collector Tunnel in Murang’a will significantly boost Nairobi’s water supply, bringing an additional 140 million litres per day to the water-scarce city.
Speaking at the African Divine Church at Nairobi Primary School, Ruto highlighted the contrast between Nairobi’s role as the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme and the living conditions faced by many residents.
“We cannot continue to live in a dirty city when it is a global hub for environmental matters,” he stated.
Currently, Nairobi’s water demand is approximately 810 million litres daily, while supply hovers around 550 million litres, resulting in a shortfall of 260 million litres.
The new tunnel is expected to alleviate this deficit not just in Nairobi but also in neighbouring counties like Murang’a, Machakos, Kajiado, and Kiambu.
Nairobians scrambling for free water during a shortage.
Ruto assured residents in areas such as Kibra and Lang’ata that his administration is collaborating with the Nairobi County Government to address water challenges.
He reiterated his commitment to enhancing Nairobi’s livability through various initiatives, including efforts to clean up the Nairobi River.
