Embakasi North sub-county · Nairobi
Dandora Area III Ward
Dandora Area III is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.2 km². In our records it is dense urban, low- to middle-income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Dandora Area III
- Dandora Phase 3
- Tom Mboya Primary School area
- Dandora III City Council Hall environs
Zoning in Dandora Area III Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Dandora Area III:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandora Phase 1-5 | 98% | 10 | 60% | 900% | 0.05 ha |
| Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki | 2% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 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 III
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Dandora Area III. 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 III
Wards next to Dandora Area III
Ward office
Dandora 3 Social Hall next to Dandora 2 Health Centre and AIPCA church
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Paul Mathu Njambi.
Dandora Area III ward maps
Drawn maps of Dandora Area III 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 III Ward
Which sub-county is Dandora Area III Ward in?
Dandora Area III Ward is in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Dandora Area I, Dandora Area II, Dandora Area IV and Kariobangi North wards.
What zoning applies in Dandora Area III Ward?
Mostly the Dandora Phase 1-5 zone (about 98% of the ward), then Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki. 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 III Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Dandora Area III, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.