Makadara sub-county · Nairobi
Harambee Ward
Harambee is one of the 4 wards of Makadara sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 4.1 km². In our records it is dense urban, mixed residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Harambee
- Harambee Estate
- Jericho
- parts of Buru Buru fringe
- Rabai Road corridor
- sections near Jogoo Road
Zoning in Harambee Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Harambee:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buruburu | 62% | 3 | 50% | 150% | 0.01 ha |
| Lumumba | 11% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 ha |
| Uhuru Estate | 9% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 ha |
| Jericho | 6% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 ha |
| Harambee | 5% | — | — | — | — |
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 Harambee
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Harambee. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Harambee
- Block 51 · Ofafa Jericho and Makongeni
- Block 77 · Buruburu
- Block 75 · Buruburu
- Block 78 · Buruburu
- Block 76 · Buruburu
- Block 16 · Harambee
- Block 214 · Uhuru
- Block 213 · Moi Airbase
- Block 80 · VET
- Block 74 · Buruburu
- Block 58 · Oil Depot
- Block 73 · Buruburu
Wards next to Harambee
- Airbase
- Eastleigh South
- Kariobangi South
- Lower Savanna
- Maringo/Hamza
- Mowlem
- Umoja I
- Umoja II
- Viwandani
Ward office
Jericho Social Hall, Along Shuler Road, Jericho Estate
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Antony Kimemia Gathumbi.
Harambee ward maps
Drawn maps of Harambee 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 Harambee Ward
Which sub-county is Harambee Ward in?
Harambee Ward is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Makongeni, Maringo/Hamza and Viwandani wards.
What zoning applies in Harambee Ward?
Mostly the Buruburu zone (about 62% of the ward), then Lumumba, Uhuru Estate and Jericho. 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 Harambee Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Harambee, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.