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Nairobi Block 42 (Starehe & Parkroad)
Nairobi Block 42, Starehe & Parkroad, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 42/ and the plot number. It covers about 2 km² in Pangani, Ziwani/Kariokor and Ngara wards and holds about 996 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 42
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 42/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 42/ 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 42
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangani | 42% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
| Kariokor, Ziwani, Gikomba and Majengo | 37% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 0.05 ha |
| Ngara | 14% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 0.05 ha |
| Pumwani | 6% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 42
- Block 10 · Kirinyaga Road
- Block 38 · Ngara
- Block 39 · Kabete
- Block 44 · Pumwani Road
- Block 49 · Eastleigh North
- Block 50 · Eastleigh South
- Block 104 · Mlango Kubwa
- Block 201
Survey plans for Block 42
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 42 commences on Desai road at the intersection with Simbi road at co-ordinate (258309mE, 9859300mN), thence north eastwards along Simbi road for a distance of 290 meters to co-ordinate (258562mE, 9859439mN) where it intersects with Kinsasha road. Thence South-eastern direction along Kinsasha road for a distance of 461 meters to co-ordinate (259006mE, 9859312mN) at the intersection with Ring Road Ngara, thence north eastwards along Ring Road Ngara for a distance of 101 meters to coordinate (259045mE, 9859406mN). Nairobi Block 42 then takes the south eastern direction along Juja road primary school playground boundary for a distance of 210 meters to co-ordinate (259244mE, 9859337mN) thence northwards along the same boundary for a distance of 189 meters to where it intersects with Hombe road at co-ordinate (259314mE, 9859513mN). Thence eastwards along Hombe road for a distance of 533 meters to intersection point boundary of Nairobi block 40 and 104 at co-ordinate (259831mE, 9859606mN). It further proceeds eastwards for a distance of 46 meters on the same road to a point at co-ordinate (259876mE, 9859613mN) Thence south eastwards for a distance of 149 meters to co-ordinate (259905mE, 9859467mN) and then it takes eastwards direction for a distance of 36 meters to a road intersection at co-ordinate (259941mE, 9859469mN) Thence generally to the south direction for a distance of 138 meters to intersect with Kipande Athumani Street at co-ordinate (259983mE, 9859336mN), thence eastwards along the same street for a distance of 162 meters to the intersection with Muratina road at co-ordinate (260140mE, 9859369mN). Thence generally to the south east direction along Muratina road for a distance of 1232 meters to the intersection with Digo road at co-ordinate (260388mE, 9858161mN). The boundary thence proceeds westwards along Digo road in a curvilinear shape for a distance of 971 meters to the intersection with Kamukunji road at co-ordinate (259495mE, 9858169mN). Thence north westwards direction on Kamukunji road through Digo road and intersection of Pumwani and Lumbwa Street for a distance of 923 meters along Quarry road to the intersection with Ring road Ngara at co-ordinate (258798mE, 9858775mN). Thence along the same Quarry Road on north west direction for a distance of 25 meters to a point co-ordinate (258780mE, 9858791mN) then northwards across Quarry Road for a distance of 22 meters to co-ordinate (258791mE, 9858810mN). The block boundary proceeds on Quarry road north westwards in a curvilinear shape for a distance of 313 meters to the intersection with Park road at co-ordinate (258514mE, 9858931mN) which is on the east side of the roundabout. Thence north westwards to Desai road for a distance of 427 meters to where it commenced at the intersection with Simbi road co-ordinate (258309mE, 9859300mN). The abuttals of Nairobi block 42 are Nairobi block 40 to the north, Nairobi block 49 to the east, Nairobi block 50 to the south east, Nairobi block 44 to the south, Nairobi block 10 to the west and Nairobi block 38 to the North West.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 42
What is Nairobi Block 42?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Starehe & Parkroad. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 42/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 42?
About 996 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0218 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 42?
In Pangani, Ziwani/Kariokor and Ngara wards, Starehe sub-county, covering about 2 km².
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 42?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 42/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 42/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.