Governor Sakaja Unveils First Multi-Billion Project Under Nairobi-Ruto Co-operation
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the rehabilitation of the Ngethu Water Treatment Plant, the first flagship project following the signing of the landmark Ksh80 billion cooperation agreement on February 17.
This follows a meeting held by Nairobi County officials, chaired by Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, on March 9.
This is the first implementation committee meeting under the cooperation agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government, ever since the deal was signed.
The Ngethu Water Treatment Plant, situated in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, supplies approximately 85 per cent of Nairobi’s potable water. Managed by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
The facility, divided into three phases, holds a total rated nominal output of 440,000 cubic metres per day. Phase I produces 61,000 cubic metres, Phase II contributes 157,000 cubic metres, and Phase III delivers 222,000 cubic metres daily.
The plant purifies water through screening, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, sand filtration, and final chlorination before gravity-fed distribution across Nairobi.
Heavy rains in early March this year triggered debris accumulation at the Mwagu Intake, disrupting normal operations.
Technical teams are actively unclogging the intake while damaged distribution lines have cut water supply to at least 15 estates, including Buruburu, Dandora, and Eastleigh.
The government initially announced plans to augment the plant’s capacity through recycling works projected to yield an additional 50 million litres daily, which is part of Sakaja’s plan in the joint deal.
Besides the plant, other projects discussed during the meeting included the Ksh3 billion sewer connectivity initiative, supported by the World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), targeting improved household connections in informal settlements.
Additionally, the national government and the county plan to invest Ksh8.7 billion to improve Nairobi’s road network, enhance street lighting and upgrade infrastructure to improve mobility and safety across the city under the Safe Streets programme in the Ksh80 billion deal.
The initiative will include maintenance of county roads, expansion of non-motorised transport infrastructure, and improved street lighting to enhance accessibility and public safety.
The cooperation framework will also prioritise formalising informal trade through modern market infrastructure while supporting small businesses that form the backbone of Nairobi’s economy.
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To prepare Nairobi residents for these changes, Governor Sakaja has announced that the campaign will deploy communication materials in English, Kiswahili, and Sheng to ensure the message reaches a wider audience across Nairobi’s diverse communities.
Additionally, he will install a dedicated communications unit to track project implementation and keep the public informed through regular updates and engagement forums.
“As part of the implementation strategy, the government will roll out the “Nairobi Rising” civic campaign, a city branding initiative designed to build public ownership of the transformation agenda,” stated Sakaja.
“The campaign will deploy communication materials in English, Kiswahili and Sheng to ensure the message reaches a wider audience across Nairobi’s diverse communities.”
Governor Sakaja Unveils First Multi-Billion Project Under Nairobi-Ruto Co-operation
