- Martin Nangole takes over as Acting Managing Director at Nairobi Water.
- High Court blocked Eng. Nahashon Muguna’s term extension beyond retirement age.
- Court ordered immediate recruitment of a substantive MD.
- Nangole tasked with steering daily operations and strategic direction.
- He pledged to improve service reliability for Nairobi residents.
The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed Martin Nangole as Acting Managing Director, following the retirement of Eng. Nahashon Muguna.
The appointment comes after a High Court ruling on May 2, 2025, which declared that reappointing Muguna beyond December 2025 would be unlawful. The judge noted that his extended tenure “was illegal, null, and void,” adding that there was no proof of him holding rare or unique skills that justified exemption.
In a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025, the Board said it had no choice but to appoint new leadership.
“Acknowledging that Eng. Muguna cannot serve past December 2025, Nairobi Water formally designated Nangole as Acting Managing Director to steer the company as succession plans take shape,” the statement read.
The court also directed Nairobi Water to start a competitive recruitment process for a substantive Managing Director to ensure a smooth transition.
As Acting MD, Nangole will oversee operations across all business units and represent the company in key engagements with regulators, stakeholders, and the media.
He is also expected to sign a performance contract with the Board, outlining his deliverables and key performance indicators.
Speaking after his appointment, Nangole promised to prioritize service delivery and efficiency.
“This is a critical moment for Nairobi Water, and I commit to working closely with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to Nairobi residents,” he said.
Nangole steps into office at a time when Nairobi Water is grappling with aging infrastructure, increasing demand, and mounting calls to improve water supply reliability across the city.
His leadership will be under close watch as the utility strives to address these challenges while preparing for the recruitment of a substantive managing director.
