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Nairobi Block 55 (Mbotela)
Nairobi Block 55, Mbotela, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 55/ and the plot number. It covers about 95 ha in Maringo/Hamza and Makongeni wards and holds about 265 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 55
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 55/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 55/ 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 55
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahati | 52% | 8 | 45% | 360% | 0.04 ha |
| Mbotela | 48% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 55
- Block 51 · Ofafa Jericho and Makongeni
- Block 52 · Shauri Moyo
- Block 53 · Bahati
- Block 54 · Kaloleni
- Block 59 · Likoni Road
Survey plans for Block 55
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
Block 55 commences at the intersection of Nairobi block 56 and Nairobi block 58 along Jogoo Road at co-ordinate 263047.6mE, 9856721.4mN Thence westwards along the railway at a distance of 1772 meters to co-ordinate 261291.4mE, 9857042.52mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 58, Nairobi block 59 and Nairobi block 54 Thence northwards along Likoni road at a distance of 574 meters to co-ordinate 261295.96mE, 9857042.52mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 54 on Jogoo Road Thence westwards along Jogoo Road at a distance of 396m to co-ordinate 260907.7mE, 9857124.9mN, where it intersects with Nairobi block 52 and Nairobi block 54 Thence north-eastwards onto Nyasa Road at a distance of 1307.974 meters to co-ordinates 262063.9mE, 9857654.5mN where it intersects with Nairobi block 53 and Nairobi Block 51 Thence southwards along Nyasa Road at a distance of 739.268 meters to co-ordinate 262009.6mE, 9856922.8mN, where it intersects with block 51 along Jogoo Road Thence south-eastwards closing at a distance of 1057.057 meters along Jogoo Road The block is abutted by Nairobi block 58 (Oil Depot) to the south, Nairobi block 54 (Kaloleni) to the west, Nairobi block 52 (Shauri Moyo) and Nairobi block 53 (Bahati) to the north and Nairobi block 51 (Ofafa Jericho and Makogeni) and Nairobi block 56 (Makadara) to the east.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 55
What is Nairobi Block 55?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Mbotela. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 55/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 55?
About 265 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.0598 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 55?
In Maringo/Hamza and Makongeni wards, Makadara sub-county, covering about 95 ha.
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 55?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 55/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 55/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.