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Nairobi Block 178 (Kayole Soweto)
Nairobi Block 178, Kayole Soweto, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 178/ and the plot number. It covers about 91 ha in Upper Savanna and Embakasi wards and holds about 3,189 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 178
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 178/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 178/ 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 178
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayole | 97% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| JKIA and Barracks | 3% | — | — | — | — |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 178
- Block 97 · Tassia
- Block 143 · Komarock
- Block 166 · Embakasi Garison
- Block 167 · Patanisho
- Block 187 · Kayole
Survey plans for Block 178
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 co-ordinate 267253mE, 9857384mN on Ngong River thence north westerly 400 meters to coordinate (266991mE, 9857702mN). Thence north east 750 meters to co-ordinate (267444mE, 9858280mN). Thence north west 100 meters to co-ordinate (267414mE, 9858372mN). Thence north 345 meters to Masimba road. Thence east 760 meters along Masimba road to Ngong river. Thence south westerly 2000 meters along ngong river back to the commencing point.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 178
What is Nairobi Block 178?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Kayole Soweto. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 178/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 178?
About 3,189 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0152 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 178?
In Upper Savanna and Embakasi wards, Embakasi East sub-county, covering about 91 ha.
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 178?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 178/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 178/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.