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Nairobi Block 169 (Kariobangi South)
Nairobi Block 169, Kariobangi South, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 169/ and the plot number. It covers about 96 ha in Kariobangi South and Kariobangi North wards and holds about 1,841 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 169
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 169/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 169/ and the plot. Capital letters, spaces and words like “Nairobi” or “Block” do not matter. The map opens on the parcel, with its size, its zoning and its survey plans. The details behind a parcel are for Gold and Platinum members; the outlines are free to see.
Zoning in Block 169
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Servant | 97% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Kariobangi | 3% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 169
- Block 77 · Buruburu
- Block 84 · Dandora
- Block 96 · New Kariobangi South
- Block 163 · KCC /HUTVILLA
- Block 168 · KCC
- Block 175 · Korogocho
- Block 213 · Moi Airbase
- Block 214 · Uhuru
- Block 215 · Kariobangi South
- Block 241
Survey plans for Block 169
The Registry Index Map sheets for this block show every parcel in it with its number. On the map, tap the block in the Survey Blocks layer: each sheet is listed and can be bought on its own by Gold and Platinum members. A parcel’s own survey plan (FR) is in its details.
The block’s gazetted boundary
Nairobi Block 169 (Kariobangi South) commences at co-ordinate (263893mE, 9860659mN) along Outer Ring Road and boarders block 213 (Moi Airbase) to the West and block 251 (Kariobangi South) to the North. It runs in North-East direction along Koma Rock road for 294.6 meters to co-ordinate (264185mE, 980696mN). It runs northwards for 19.2 meters to coordinate (264183mE, 9860715mN). It runs in North- East direction along Koma Rock road for 116.6 to its intersection with Nairobi River at co-ordinate (264299mE, 9860728mN). It continues in North-East direction along Nairobi River for 586.8 meters (264630mE, 9861094mN), where it boarders block 175 (Korogocho) to the North. The boundary runs eastwards for a distance of 48.6 meters to co-ordinate (264678mE, 9861086mN), Where it boarders with block 217 (Kariobangi North) to the North and block 84 (Dandora) to the East. The boundary runs in South-West direction for 3.2 meters to co-ordinate (264678mE, 9861083mN). It runs in South-East for 12.6 meters to co-ordinate (264686mE, 9861073mN), it continues in South-West for 3.1 meters to co-ordinate (264683mE, 9861071mN). It runs in South-East for 25.2 meters to co-ordinate (264699mE, 9861052mN), it turns in South-West direction for 3.1 meters to co-ordinate (264697mE. 9861050mN). It runs in South-East direction for 22 meters to co-ordinate (264710mE, 9861032mN). It continues in South-West direction for 15.3 meters to co-ordinate (264698mE, 9861023mN), it then runs in South-East direction for 52 meters to co-ordinate (264725mE, 9860980mN). The boundary then runs in South-East for 30.2 meters to co-ordinate (264729mE, 9860950mN), it continues in South-East for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264733mE, 9860945mN). It runs in South-west direction for 3.1 meters to co-ordinate (264731mE, 9860943mN). It moves in South-East direction for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264735mE, 9860938mN). Thence continues in South-West direction for 16.3 meters to co-ordinate (264722mE, 9860928mN). The boundary then runs in South-East direction for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264726mE, 9860923mN), it runs in South-West for 2.6 meters to co-ordinate (264724mE, 9860922mN). It runs in South-East direction for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264728mE, 9860917mN). It continues in South- West direction for 13.2 meters to co-ordinate (264718mE, 9860908mN). The boundary then runs in South-East direction for 5.4 meters to co-ordinate (264721mE, 9860904mN). It then runs in South-West direction for 18.1 meters to co-ordinate (264707mE, 9860892mN). The boundary then runs in South-East direction for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264711mE, 9860888mN). Thence in SouthWest direction for 15.7 meters to co-ordinate (264698mE, 9860878mN), it then moves in South-East direction for 6.2 meters to co-ordinate (264702mE, 9860873mN). It runs in South-West direction for 15.5 meters to co-ordinate (264690mE, 9860863mN), it continues in South-East direction for 7.2 meters to co-ordinate (264692mE, 9860856mN). The boundary then runs in South-West for 12.6 meters to co-ordinate (264682mE, 9860848mN). It runs in South-East direction for 19.5 meters for co-ordinate (264694mE, 9860833mN), it then moves in South-West direction for 3.2 meters to co-ordinate (264692mE, 9860831mN). It then runs in South-East direction for 12.6 meters to co-ordinate (264700mE, 9860821mN). It continues in South-West direction for 3.2 meters to co-ordinate (264703mE, 9860808mN). The boundary then runs in South-East direction for 12.6 meters to co-ordinate (264710mE, 9860798mN). It moves in NorthEast direction for 6.3 meters to co-ordinate (264715mE, 9860802mN). It runs in South-East direction for 6.3 meters to coordinate (264719mE, 9860797mN). It continues in South-East direction for 39.3 meters to its intersection with Koma Rock road and Mutarakwa road at co-ordinate (264728mE, 9860759mN), where it boarders block 84 (Dandora) and block 96 (New Kariobangi South) both to the South. The boundary then runs in South-East direction along Mutarakwa road for 326 meters to co-ordinate (264879mE, 9860469mN) and boarders block 215 (Kariobangi South) to the South. It continues in the South-East direction for 433.2 meters to co-ordinate (265079mE, 9860085mN), where it boarders block 163 (KCC/Hutvilla) to the South. It runs South-West direction along access road for 1125.4 meters to its intersection with Outer Ring road at co-ordinate (264240mE, 9859336mN), where it boarders block 168 (KCC) to the South and block 77 (Buruburu) to the West. The boundary runs in North-West direction along Outer Ring road for 1140.9 meters to co-ordinate (263952mE, 9860431mN), where it boarders block 213 (Moi Airbase) and block 214 (Uthiru) both to the West. It runs in North-West direction along Outer Ring Road for 235.6 meters to where it commenced.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 169
What is Nairobi Block 169?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Kariobangi South. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 169/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 169?
About 1,841 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0148 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 169?
In Kariobangi South and Kariobangi North wards, Embakasi West sub-county, covering about 96 ha.
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 169?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 169/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 169/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.