Mathare sub-county · Nairobi
Huruma Ward
Huruma is one of the 6 wards of Mathare sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.3 km². In our records it is dense urban, informal and low‑income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Huruma
- Huruma Estate Flats
- Kambi Moto
- Huruma Corner
- Huruma Stadium area
- Mathare North border
- Outering Road/Juja Road corridor
Zoning in Huruma Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Huruma:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 100% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 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 Huruma
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Huruma. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Huruma
Wards next to Huruma
Ward office
Next to Huruma Primary School, off Juja Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Peter Owera Oluoch.
Huruma ward maps
Drawn maps of Huruma 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 Huruma Ward
Which sub-county is Huruma Ward in?
Huruma Ward is in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Hospital, Kiamaiko, Mabatini, Mlango Kubwa and Ngei wards.
What zoning applies in Huruma Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare zone (about 100% 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 Huruma Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Huruma, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.