Dagoretti North sub-county · Nairobi
Kabiro Ward
Kabiro is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.1 km² and had 34,700 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban, high-density, predominantly low- and middle-income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kabiro
- Kabiro and Muslim sub-locations
- Jamhuri area (nearby)
- Kabiria/Kabiria Road corridor
- and parts of Kawangware-adjacent neighborhoods that are administered within Kabiro Ward
Zoning in Kabiro Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kabiro:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawangware Commercial | 53% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 0.05 ha |
| Dagoretti | 47% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 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 Kabiro
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kabiro. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kabiro
Wards next to Kabiro
Ward office
Inside Muslim Primary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Clarence Kipkemboi Munga.
Kabiro ward maps
Drawn maps of Kabiro 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 Kabiro Ward
Which sub-county is Kabiro Ward in?
Kabiro Ward is in Dagoretti North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Gatina, Kawangware, Kileleshwa and Kilimani wards.
What is the population of Kabiro Ward?
34,700 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.1 km² — around 30,453 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kabiro Ward?
Mostly the Kawangware Commercial zone (about 53% of the ward), then Dagoretti. 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 Kabiro Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kabiro, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.