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The planned works are part of efforts to improve the city's water distribution network through the installation of additional pipe connections.
Sang was subsequently remanded at Industrial Area Remand Prison pending further directions on his bail application. The case will be mentioned on November 30, 2026.
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) said the shutdown of the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT)–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) is scheduled to begin at 11.59 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, and end at 11.59 pm on Thursday, October 29
The development came after images and video circulated widely on social media on Friday, appearing to show several people gathered around vehicles on the Expressway. The footage prompted claims that a group of criminals had stopped and robbed motorists in broad daylight
The suspects — politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi — appeared before Justice Kanyi Kimondo at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday.
Following his arrest, the suspect led detectives to his rented house where officers recovered 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Lawmakers on the National Assembly’s Lands Committee have opened an inquiry into a petition alleging fraudulent transfer of a Kilimani land parcel, while calling for accountability after Lands principal secretary Generali Nixon Korir failed to appear before the hearing.
In a public notice, the utility company said the disruption was caused by a major leakage detected on the NCT Fresh Water Pipeline at Riabai, near Rigiiti in Kiambu County.
The project is part of a joint programme between Nairobi City County and the national government, delivered through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The wider plan is aimed at upgrading roads, improving drainage, and ensuring the city can better handle extreme weather while supporting movement within key urban areas.
The affected areas include Kileleshwa, Kilimani, State House, Ngumo, KEMRI, Highrise, Nairobi West, Upperhill, and Madaraka.
In a statement released on Sunday, Owino described the attack as unprovoked, politically motivated, and a direct threat to his life, calling on authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.
According to reports filed with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, three individuals said Wekesa convinced them that he could “guarantee” their recruitment into the service. They were each handed fake joining letters that appeared official and assured that their spots had already been secured.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Joshua Mutui Muimi, had upgraded himself from civilian to ‘KDF brigadier’ without ever seeing a parade square, using a fabricated military identity to extort money from unsuspecting Kenyans.
The affected estates include Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Karen, Lang’ata, Kasarani, Embakasi, Kabete, Roysambu and Westlands.