Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi
Airbase Ward
Airbase is one of the 5 wards of Kamukunji sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5 km² and had 52,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is esidential/Military, dense urban.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Airbase
- Moi Air Base
- Ngei Estate
- Maina Wanjigi Estate
- Airbase Estate
- Pangani Extension
- Bahati Section
Zoning in Airbase Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Airbase:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 91% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Eastleigh | 9% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
Building or changing the use here?
Applications go to Nairobi City County on NPDMS. How planning approval works in Nairobi, which approval you need, and what to check on the plot first. Many projects also need NEMA’s environmental licence: NEMA licences in Nairobi.
Water and sewer in Airbase
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Airbase. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Airbase
Wards next to Airbase
- Eastleigh North
- Eastleigh South
- Harambee
- Huruma
- Kariobangi North
- Kariobangi South
- Kiamaiko
- Mabatini
- Mlango Kubwa
- Ngei
Ward office
Situated on 4th Street off 2nd Avenue in Eastleigh Clinic/ Dispensary compound
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Fuad Hussein Mohamed.
Airbase ward maps
Drawn maps of Airbase Ward and its boundary, where we hold them, are listed here with their price and can be downloaded once bought — here or from the ward's panel on the map. If we hold none yet, you can ask us to find one at no charge.
Questions about Airbase Ward
Which sub-county is Airbase Ward in?
Airbase Ward is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside California, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South and Pumwani wards.
What is the population of Airbase Ward?
52,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 5 km² — around 10,341 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Airbase Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare zone (about 91% of the ward), then Eastleigh. Each zone sets its own floors, ground coverage, plot ratio and smallest plot under the Development Control Policy 2026.
How do I find a parcel in Airbase Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Airbase, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.