Ongoing
Water Supply
Approved
Lot 1 - Construction of the Eastern Transmission (Kiambu - Embakasi) pipeline
Nairobi · Embakasi West · Umoja 2, Kariobangi
Overall Progress
1.00%
Project Overview
Implementing Agency
Athi Water Works Development Agency
Programme
Nairobi City Water Distribution Network Modifications Project
Start Date
02 Dec 2016
Planned End
02 Dec 2018
Actual End
-
Contractor
Nanchang Foreign Engineering Company (K) Limited
Consultant
CES in joint venture with MIBP
Location Type
Urban
Target Areas
Kariobangi South, Saika, Njiru, Kayole, Komarock, Umoja 2, Savanah, Embakasi, Mihango, Ruai, Ngundu, JKIA
Scope of Works
Construction of 24km water transmission pipeline from Kiambu to Embakasi. Construction of a reinforced concrete water storage tank at Embakasi with a capacity of 14,000 cubic meters. Construction of the Resident Engineer’s Office at Embakasi.
Impacts
1. Meet water requirements of South – Eastern Nairobi by year 2035
2. Transmit 123,206m3/d of water to serve a target population of 886,501 in the region.
Key Challenges
1. Delay in Wayleave Acqusion and Handing over of some Sites to Contractor
2. Delay in Mobilization and Procurement of Steel Pipes and fittings by Contractor
3. Cash flow constraints due to delays in disbursement of certified payments
4. Delayed relocation of electrical power lines along part of the pipeline route
5. Working within limited Wayleave in highly congested and densely populated areas.
Remarks
1. NCWSC should regulary patrol and inspect the pipeline to avoid installation of illegal connections.
2. In future projects, acquisition of Wayleaves, and Relocation of services agreements to be finalized before commencement of works.
3. NCWSC to adopt and adhere to a maintenance and operational schedule.
GPS Coordinates
1.287815 S, 36.867810 E
Funding Sources
Gok
🇰🇪 Domestic
· Grant
KES 69.1M
Total
KES 69.1M
Beneficiaries
68,772
Households
343,859
Population
Technical Specs
Treated Water Mains
24.03 km
Distribution Lines
0.75 km
Wastewater Production Capacity
16,725.00 m³/day
Created 16 Aug 2026, 15:51
· Last updated 16 Aug 2026, 17:18