Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi
Kahawa West Ward
Kahawa West is one of the 5 wards of Roysambu sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 14 km² and had 39,994 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed urban, with dense residential estates and nearby institutional and industrial zones.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kahawa West
- Kahawa West Estate
- Kiwanja/Membley area
- Jacaranda Estate
- Kahawa Garrison area
- Kamiti Prison neighborhood
- Kenyatta University/KUTRRH fringe
Zoning in Kahawa West Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kahawa West:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahawa West | 64% | 12 | 50% | 600% | 0.05 ha |
| Kiwanja | 24% | 12 | 50% | 600% | 0.05 ha |
| Kiwanja Area | 11% | 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 Kahawa West
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kahawa West. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kahawa West
- Block 234 · Kamiti Prison
- Block 231 · Kenyatta University
- Block 232 · Kahawa
- Block 117 · Kamiti Farmers
- Block 233 · Kahawa Jua Kali
Wards next to Kahawa West
Ward office
Kahawa West Market
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Clement Nganga Kamaru.
Kahawa West ward maps
Drawn maps of Kahawa West 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 Kahawa West Ward
Which sub-county is Kahawa West Ward in?
Kahawa West Ward is in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Githurai, Kahawa, Roysambu and Zimmerman wards.
What is the population of Kahawa West Ward?
39,994 people at the 2019 census, on about 14 km² — around 2,861 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kahawa West Ward?
Mostly the Kahawa West zone (about 64% of the ward), then Kiwanja and Kiwanja Area. 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 Kahawa West Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kahawa West, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.