Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi
Githurai Ward
Githurai is one of the 5 wards of Roysambu sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.6 km² and had 262,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban / lower- to middle-income residential and commercial hub.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Githurai
- Githurai 44
- Githurai 45
- Githurai Market area
- Githurai Sports Ground
- Thika Road corridor
Zoning in Githurai Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Githurai:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Githurai 44 | 98% | 12 | 50% | 600% | 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 Githurai
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Githurai. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Githurai
Wards next to Githurai
Ward office
Githurai Primary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Deonysias Mwangi Waithira.
Githurai ward maps
Drawn maps of Githurai 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 Githurai Ward
Which sub-county is Githurai Ward in?
Githurai Ward is in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kahawa, Kahawa West, Roysambu and Zimmerman wards.
What is the population of Githurai Ward?
262,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.6 km² — around 168,865 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Githurai Ward?
Mostly the Githurai 44 zone (about 98% 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 Githurai Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Githurai, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.