Embakasi North sub-county · Nairobi
Dandora Area I Ward
Dandora Area I is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.6 km². In our records it is dense urban / informal settlement.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Dandora Area I
- Dandora Phase 1
- areas around Komarock Road
- neighborhoods near Dandora I Health Centre and Dandora 1 Primary School
Zoning in Dandora Area I Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Dandora Area I:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandora Phase 1-5 | 100% | 10 | 60% | 900% | 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 Dandora Area I
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Dandora Area I. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Dandora Area I
Wards next to Dandora Area I
Ward office
Dandora Phase 1-HDD Offices next to Wamwaris stage
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Allan Maina Gathuku.
Dandora Area I ward maps
Drawn maps of Dandora Area I 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 Dandora Area I Ward
Which sub-county is Dandora Area I Ward in?
Dandora Area I Ward is in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Dandora Area II, Dandora Area III, Dandora Area IV and Kariobangi North wards.
What zoning applies in Dandora Area I Ward?
Mostly the Dandora Phase 1-5 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 Dandora Area I Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Dandora Area I, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.