Westlands sub-county · Nairobi
Kangemi Ward
Kangemi is one of the 5 wards of Westlands sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.6 km². In our records it is peri-urban, high-density, low- to middle-income residential ward.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kangemi
- Kangemi trading centre
- Gichagi
- Waruku
- Kaptagat
- part of Waiyaki Way corridor
Zoning in Kangemi Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kangemi:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 96% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.05 ha |
| Mountain View Estate | 4% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.1 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 Kangemi
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kangemi. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kangemi
Wards next to Kangemi
Ward office
Kangemi Social Hall, Along Marenga Rd Next to Kangemi Health Center.
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Hamisi Suleiman Maleya.
Kangemi ward maps
Drawn maps of Kangemi 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 Kangemi Ward
Which sub-county is Kangemi Ward in?
Kangemi Ward is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Karura, Kitisuru, Mountain View and Parklands/Highridge wards.
What zoning applies in Kangemi Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 96% of the ward), then Mountain View Estate. 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 Kangemi Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kangemi, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.