Nairobi GIS data · Areas (polygons)

Nairobi Zoning 2004 (Superseded)

The 2004 Nairobi zoning guidelines as a map: the zones and their controls as they stood before later policies replaced them. Useful for the history of a plot’s permissions.

Updated 2026-06-29.

21AreasRecords in the dataset

6FieldsAttributes on each record

1.5 MBGeoJSON sizeUncompressed

2004DescribesThe period the data is about

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What each record holds

Field	Example	Filled in
`Name`	12	100%
`AREAS`	Karen/ Langata,Karen	100%
`TYPE_OF_DEVELOPMENT_ALLOWED`	Low Density Residential Developments(One Family	100%
`MIN_AREA_Ha`	0.2 0.4	100%
`REMARKS_POLICY_ISSUES`	Local Re-Development Plan Under Review/Preparati	100%
`Date`	2004	100%

Where it covers

From 1.160° to 1.445° south and 36.665° to 37.105° east, in latitude and longitude (WGS 84).

How to get it

See it on the Nairobi Maps map. Open to paid plans on the map; see plans and pricing.
Download it as GeoJSON with a Platinum plan. The Export tool on the map also saves CSV and KML (Google Earth).

Where it comes from

Digitised from the 2004 zoning guidelines. Superseded: it describes 2004, not today.

Use is covered by the terms of use: personal and educational use is free; commercial use and bulk downloads need our written permission.

Questions

How do I download the Nairobi Zoning 2004 (Superseded)?

Sign in with a Platinum plan and download it as GeoJSON from the map’s Downloads list. GeoJSON opens in QGIS, ArcGIS and most map software, and QGIS can save it as a shapefile.

Can I connect QGIS to the Nairobi Zoning 2004 (Superseded)?

Not through the live feed yet: download it as GeoJSON instead.