Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi
Eastleigh South Ward
Eastleigh South is one of the 5 wards of Kamukunji sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1 km². In our records it is dense urban / informal settlement mix.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Eastleigh South
- Eastleigh Section 3
- Kiambiu
- Mabatini
- Vihiga
- Motherland
- Kasovo
Zoning in Eastleigh South Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Eastleigh South:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 55% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 43% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Buruburu | 3% | 3 | 50% | 150% | 0.01 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 Eastleigh South
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Eastleigh South. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Eastleigh South
Wards next to Eastleigh South
Ward office
Located in Nairobi City Water Company Northern Region office compound off Eastleigh 18th street
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Nicholas Juma Okwacho.
Eastleigh South ward maps
Drawn maps of Eastleigh South 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 Eastleigh South Ward
Which sub-county is Eastleigh South Ward in?
Eastleigh South Ward is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Airbase, California, Eastleigh North and Pumwani wards.
What zoning applies in Eastleigh South Ward?
Mostly the Eastleigh zone (about 55% of the ward), then Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare and Buruburu. 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 Eastleigh South Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Eastleigh South, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.