Kasarani sub-county · Nairobi
Clay City Ward
Clay City is one of the 5 wards of Kasarani sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5.5 km² and had 30,658 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed urban residential with growing commercial hubs.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Clay City
- Clay City estate
- Upper Clay City
- Maji Mazuri
- Clay City Masournets
- Seasons Road area
- Thika Road corridor near Kasarani
Zoning in Clay City Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Clay City:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayworks | 42% | 12 | 50% | 600% | 0.05 ha |
| Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki | 41% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Kasarani Commercial Core | 16% | 12 | 60% | 720% | 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 Clay City
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Clay City. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Clay City
- Block 181 · Kasarani East
- Block 226 · Kasarani
- Block 122 · City Chicken
- Block 170 · Hunters
- Block 171 · Santon Njiru Settlement
- Block 224 · Mwiki
- Block 154 · Chieko
- Block 158 · Mwihike
- Block 227 · Hunters
Wards next to Clay City
Ward office
Along Kasarani Mwiki Road, within Kasarani Health Center Compound
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Samora Wacira Mwaura.
Clay City ward maps
Drawn maps of Clay City 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 Clay City Ward
Which sub-county is Clay City Ward in?
Clay City Ward is in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kasarani, Mwiki, Njiru and Ruai wards.
What is the population of Clay City Ward?
30,658 people at the 2019 census, on about 5.5 km² — around 5,565 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Clay City Ward?
Mostly the Clayworks zone (about 42% of the ward), then Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki and Kasarani Commercial Core. 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 Clay City Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Clay City, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.