Why Nairobi Water is pushing for increased water bills

Nairobi's water utility has proposed a tariff increase to fund a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at providing reliable water to the city's more than five million residents, who are battling frequent shortages amid rapid population growth.The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) said additional revenue from the proposed review would be ring-fenced to rehabilitate ageing pipes, reduce system losses, and expand coverage, addressing a supply crisis worsened by urban densification.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) said additional revenue from the proposed review would be ring-fenced to rehabilitate ageing pipes, reduce system losses, and expand coverage, addressing a supply crisis worsened by urban densification.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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