Dagoretti North sub-county · Nairobi
Gatina Ward
Gatina is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.5 km² and had 43,600 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban, high-density, largely low- to lower-middle-income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Gatina
- Gatina sub-location
- parts of Kawangware area
- sections near Gitanga Road
- local trading centres around Stage 46 and Dagoretti–Kawangware access roads
Zoning in Gatina Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Gatina:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 96% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.05 ha |
| Kawangware Commercial | 4% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 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 Gatina
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Gatina. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Gatina
Wards next to Gatina
Ward office
Inside Gatina Primary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Kennedy Swaka.
Gatina ward maps
Drawn maps of Gatina 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 Gatina Ward
Which sub-county is Gatina Ward in?
Gatina Ward is in Dagoretti North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kabiro, Kawangware, Kileleshwa and Kilimani wards.
What is the population of Gatina Ward?
43,600 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.5 km² — around 28,933 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Gatina Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 96% of the ward), then Kawangware Commercial. 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 Gatina Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Gatina, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.