Mathare sub-county · Nairobi
Hospital Ward
Hospital is one of the 6 wards of Mathare sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.8 km² and had 32,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is informal settlement.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Hospital
- Old Mathare
- Mathare Valley core
- Juja Road frontage
- Hospital zone
- Gitadhuru area
Zoning in Hospital Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Hospital:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 89% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Old Muthaiga | 11% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 2 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 Hospital
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Hospital. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Hospital
Wards next to Hospital
Ward office
Located inside Mathari Mixed Secondary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Mark Thiga Ruyi.
Hospital ward maps
Drawn maps of Hospital 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 Hospital Ward
Which sub-county is Hospital Ward in?
Hospital Ward is in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Huruma, Kiamaiko, Mabatini, Mlango Kubwa and Ngei wards.
What is the population of Hospital Ward?
32,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.8 km² — around 39,194 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Hospital Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare zone (about 89% of the ward), then Old Muthaiga. 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 Hospital Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Hospital, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.