Nairobi residents could be consuming unsafe water bought from unscrupulous water vendors. This comes after a photo of a water bowser drawing waste water from a small stream in Nairobi went viral on the internet.
In a statement on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko warned city dwellers against buying the precious commodity from unknown sources.
Sonko said the bowser was seen scooping sewer water in Dagoretti area to sell it to residents of Loresho estate and Garden flats estate on Makindu Road.
“My attention has been drawn to a very serious plot by cartels who are out to supply Nairobians with dirty and contaminated water so as to spread Cholera in Nairobi,” Sonko warned, adding that county authorities have launched investigations into the matter.
He added: “I admit it is the responsibility of my government to ensure all Nairobians have a 24hr flow of water in their taps and the issue of cartels interfering with smooth supply of water to our estates is being pursued and soon we shall expose and take stern action against any of our water engineers who are involved in this incident.”
Poor rainfall in recent months have seen water shortage hit the city as water levels in reservoirs that supply Nairobi continue to reduce.
Unbelievable! These people…
Unbelievable! These people are devoid of conscience or humanity. This is the New Kenya!
Kenyan na pesa ni hatari. …
Kenyan na pesa ni hatari. You do not know who will use that water. May be it is your children or relatives who will use it and get sick. We need humanity in Kenya
Thanks to ubiquitous cell…
Thanks to ubiquitous cell phones with cameras.Now Iwonder how many have driven under the rader,and sold the”stinking” water to the unsuspecting public?This is serious stuff.Do something Mr. Sonko,or the department of health.
Sonko and his so-called…
Sonko and his so-called Naorobi govt must resign immediately.How can Sonko & Co allow this to happen?Makshia ma kazi duni.
I work in Nairobi, having…
I work in Nairobi, having migrated frm Ndakaini in Murang’a county.and resides in Kikuyu. Given a chance and suport by the three gvrmnts (Nairobi, Murang’a and National) I can make water shortage in the capital city a thing of the past. I AM NOT JOKING.