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Nairobi Block 179 (Maili Saba)
Nairobi Block 179, Maili Saba, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 179/ and the plot number. It covers about 4.7 km² in Njiru and Mwiki wards and holds about 2,483 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 179
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 179/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 179/ 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 179
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njiru | 81% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki | 10% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Saika | 9% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 179
- Block 88 · Dandora Phase 4
- Block 89 · Dandora Sharp Corner/Sauti moja
- Block 127 · Komarock Saika
- Block 135 · Ndirikania
- Block 144 · Mutirithia Wa Andu
- Block 177 · Saika
- Block 190 · Kayole Matopeni
- Block 204 · Kasarani
- Block 220 · Utawala
- Block 222 · Njiru
- Block 223 · Githaraini
Survey plans for Block 179
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 starts 268056mE, 9861101mN on Kangundo road and runs North 520 meters to co-ordinate 267983mE, 9861615mN. It then moves westwards 879m to co-ordinate 267104mE, 9861637mN and then proceeds North Easterly for 509 meters to co-ordinate 267565mE, 9861856mN. It thence runs northwards 454m to railway line to co-ordinate 267401mE, 9862280mN and runs along the railway line for 236m to co-ordinate 267627mE, 9862336mN. It then turns northwards for 120m to co-ordinate 267608mE, 9862455mN, and thence runs eastwards 80m to co-ordinate 267687mE, 9862477mN. The boundary continues North Easterly for 903m to Nairobi River at co-ordinate 268272mE, 9863098mN. It then continues easterly along the Nairobi River to co-ordinate 269697mE, 9863069mN where it meets the railway line. The boundary then moves along the railway line for 883 meters to co-ordinate 270350mE, 9863522mN on a road. The boundary proceeds Easterly along the road for 627m to co-ordinate 270933mE, 9863349mN. Thence turns south for 581 meters along the road and meets Nairobi River at co-ordinate 270751mE, 9862804mN. The boundary continues southwards along the road for 568m to co-ordinate 270784mE, 9862247mN. It thence continues South 190 meters to meet Kangundo road at 270825mE, 9862061mN. Thence moves South Westerly along a road for 2.9 kilometers to the starting point. The abutting block include Block 177 and 127 to the West, Blocks 88,89,154,204,144 and 114 to the North, Blocks 223,222,135 to the East and Blocks 220 and 190 to the South.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 179
What is Nairobi Block 179?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Maili Saba. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 179/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 179?
About 2,483 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0216 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 179?
In Njiru and Mwiki wards, Kasarani sub-county, covering about 4.7 km².
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 179?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 179/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 179/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.