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Nairobi Block 263 (Kwa Njenga)
Nairobi Block 263, Kwa Njenga, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 263/ and the plot number. It covers about 3.6 km² in Imara Daima, Pipeline and Kware wards and holds about 3,942 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 263
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 263/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 263/ 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 263
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben | 59% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Airport North | 25% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| Pipeline | 16% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
- Imara Daima ward · 32%
- Pipeline ward · 18%
- Kware ward · 15%
- Kwa Reuben ward · 14%
- South C ward · 10%
- Kwa Njenga ward · 10%
Blocks next to Block 263
- Block 58 · Oil Depot
- Block 97 · Tassia
- Block 113 · Lucky Summer
- Block 125 · Imara Daima
- Block 153 · Bhimji
- Block 165 · JKIA
Survey plans for Block 263
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 263 commences at (263521.97, 9854316.08) along the Railway line and continues along the railway for a distance of 1027.12m to point (264090.83, 9855178.63), whence it takes a north westerly turn and continues for 247.24m to a point of intersection with Ngong River at (263958.54, 9855382.36). It continues easterly along the river to point (26436.68, 9855454.71). From here the boundary takes a south easterly turn and continues for a distance of 1435.08m to point (255198.68, 9854245.56), takes a right-angled turn westerly and continues for a distance of 208.91m to point (265365.36, 9854359.33), whence it takes a north westerly turn and continues for a distance of 1445.17m to a point of intersection on Ngong River at (264598.08, 98555579.07). The boundary continues easterly along the river to point (264703.91, 9855.75) whence it takes a south easterly turn and continues for a distance of 1953.42m to point (265737.90, 9853957.17); takes an easterly right-angled turn and continues for a distance of 104.06m to point (265833.15, 9854015.38); takes another north westerly turn and continues for a distance of 1979.72m back to Ngong River at (264772.17, 9855695.48). It continues easterly along the river to point (265055.27, 9855830.42) takes a south turn and continues for a distance of 189.52m to point (265097.61, 9855647.86) on the railway line. The boundary continues along the railway for a distance of 2097.76m and to point (266240.08, 9853877.26). It then takes a south westerly turn and continues generally in a straight line for a distance of 2334.78m to point (264322.73, 9852542.97), turns north west continues for a distance of 96.47m to point 264234.57, 9852612.02), continues for a distance of 131.79m to point (264204.41, 9852745.37); turns westerly and continues for a distance of 52.30m to point (264155.19, 9852762.84), another north easterly turn for a distance of 167.31m to point (264103.20, 9852920.63) and another slight turn point (264034.15, 9853037.32). The boundary takes a turn easterly and continues for distance of 39.67m to point (264067.46, 9853061.01), another south easterly turn for a distance of 105.48m to point (264168.01, 9853029.26), a north easterly turn for a distance of 282.60m to point (264222.25, 9853306.42). The boundary takes a westerly turn and continues for a distance of 150.25m to point (264072.44, 9853311.29), takes a north turn to point (264083.02, 9853543.70 over a distance of 229.85m. It turns east and continues for 402.68m to point (264487.30, 9853520.42), continue northerly for a distance of 308.44m to point (264476.72, 9853940.04) and the north westerly for a distance of 387.67m to point (26430.04, 9854193.52) a westerly turn to point (264173.11, 9854040.59) over a distance of 193.73m. Boundary turns north westerly for a distance of 334.44 to point (263949.80, 9854283.81), thence westerly to point (263778.35, 9854110.24) over a distance of 242.28m. The boundary takes a final north westerly turn back to point (263521.97, 9854316.08). Nairobi Block 263 abuttals are Nairobi Block 125 to the West, Nairobi Block 58 to the North, Nairobi Block 97 to the East, Nairobi Block 153, Nairobi Block 113, and Nairobi Block 165 to the South.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 263
What is Nairobi Block 263?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Kwa Njenga. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 263/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 263?
About 3,942 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.02 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 263?
In Imara Daima, Pipeline and Kware wards, Embakasi South sub-county, covering about 3.6 km².
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 263?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 263/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 263/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.