Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi
California Ward
California is one of the 5 wards of Kamukunji sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.5 km² and had 17,492 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban, mixed residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in California
- Eastleigh/California area
- Waudo Road corridor
- Timboroa Road area
- sections of the wider Eastleigh neighborhood
Zoning in California Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover California:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 100% | 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 California
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in California. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in California
Wards next to California
Ward office
At Biafra Clinic /Dispensary off 1st Avenue
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Athman Hashim Kamau.
California ward maps
Drawn maps of California 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 California Ward
Which sub-county is California Ward in?
California Ward is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Airbase, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South and Pumwani wards.
What is the population of California Ward?
17,492 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.5 km² — around 36,514 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in California Ward?
Mostly the Eastleigh zone (about 100% of the ward). 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 California Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at California, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.