Capital city in Nairobi County, Kenya
Can you drink tap water in Nairobi?
Can you drink the tap water in Nairobi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Supply is rationed in many areas, so flats store tank water; use filters.
Key facts
- In Nairobi: Drink bottled or filtered water. Supply is rationed in many areas, so flats store tank water; use filters.
- Across Kenya: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered. Lodges usually provide filtered refills, and Nairobi often rations supply.
Tap water across Kenya
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | No, drink bottled |
| Maasai Mara | No, drink bottled |
| Diani Beach | No, drink bottled |
| Mombasa | No, drink bottled |
| Lamu | No, drink bottled |
| Watamu | No, drink bottled |
| Naivasha | No, drink bottled |
| Malindi | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Nairobi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Supply is rationed in many areas, so flats store tank water; use filters.
Can you drink tap water in Kenya?
Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered. Lodges usually provide filtered refills, and Nairobi often rations supply.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Kenya Airports Authority)
- Kenya Railways
- Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
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