Thousands of Kiambu and Muranga residents will have to stock up on enough water to avoid inconveniences following a decision made by a joint security committee on Thursday, December 15, to cut off the water supply after an oil spillage into river Chania. Thika Water and Sanitation Company (THIWASCO) released a statement on Wednesday, December 14, explaining the severance of water supply to its customers. Affected Residents include those from Gatanga, Thika town, and Ithanga Kakuzi Sub counties who rely on River Chania for domestic water supply. We will restore the water supply once it is assessed that it is free from contamination" the notice added. The notice stated that the water supply in Kiambu and Muranga areas would remain closed until the committee determined that the contamination is cleared.

Source: Daily Nation December 16, 2022 04:49 UTC