Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi
Embakasi Ward
Embakasi is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi East sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 43.5 km² and had 21,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban and mixed residential/industrial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Embakasi
- Embakasi Village
- Tassia
- Nyayo Estate Gate B side
- Airport North Road area
- parts of Pipeline-adjacent zones
Zoning in Embakasi Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Embakasi:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKIA and Barracks | 88% | — | — | — | — |
| Airport North | 4% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| Tassia I and II | 3% | 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 Embakasi
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Embakasi. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Embakasi
Wards next to Embakasi
- Kayole Central
- Kayole North
- Kayole South
- Lower Savanna
- Matopeni/Spring Valley
- Mihango
- Pipeline
- Upper Savanna
- Utawala
Ward office
Embakasi Social Hall(Embakasi Village), Embakasi Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Ricardo Nyantika Billy.
Embakasi ward maps
Drawn maps of Embakasi 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 Embakasi Ward
Which sub-county is Embakasi Ward in?
Embakasi Ward is in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Lower Savanna, Mihango, Upper Savanna and Utawala wards.
What is the population of Embakasi Ward?
21,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 43.5 km² — around 482 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Embakasi Ward?
Mostly the JKIA and Barracks zone (about 88% of the ward), then Airport North and Tassia I and II. 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 Embakasi Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Embakasi, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.