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Nairobi Block 172 (Njiiru Settlement)
Nairobi Block 172, Njiiru Settlement, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 172/ and the plot number. It covers about 71 ha in Mwiki ward and holds about 430 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 172
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 172/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 172/ 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 172
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki | 96% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Ruai Residential | 4% | 4 | 50% | 200% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
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Survey plans for Block 172
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
The block commences at 272700mE, 9862640mN on Nairobi River and moves Northerly 828 meters to co-ordinate 272839mE, 9863440mN. Thence moves Easterly 15 meters to co-ordinate 272854mE, 986344mN. Thence moves Southerly 513 meters to co-ordinate 272715mE, 9862955mN. It the proceeds South Easterly 1.7km to co-ordinate 274279mE, 9862436mN. Thence moves Northerly 185 meters to co-ordinate 271277mE, 9862620mN. Thence Easterly 129 meters to coordinate 274407mE, 9862619mN. It then proceeds Southerly 500 meters to meet Nairobi River at 274404mE, 9862118mN and moves along the river to the starting point. The abutting blocks include Block 223 to the Western and Northern side, Block 229 to the East and Blocks 228 and 217 to the Southern side.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 172
What is Nairobi Block 172?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Njiiru Settlement. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 172/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 172?
About 430 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0648 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 172?
In Mwiki ward, Kasarani sub-county, covering about 71 ha.
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 172?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 172/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 172/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.