Embakasi North sub-county · Nairobi
Kariobangi North Ward
Kariobangi North is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.1 km². In our records it is dense urban, low– to middle-income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kariobangi North
- Kariobangi North Estate
- Outer Ring Road corridor
- sections near Baba Dogo Road
- Kariobangi Market
Zoning in Kariobangi North Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kariobangi North:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kariobangi | 98% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 2% | 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 Kariobangi North
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kariobangi North. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kariobangi North
Wards next to Kariobangi North
Ward office
Kariobangi North Estate next to Kariobangi North Market/Kiamaiko Footbridge
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Joel Munuve Kimanzi.
Kariobangi North ward maps
Drawn maps of Kariobangi North 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 Kariobangi North Ward
Which sub-county is Kariobangi North Ward in?
Kariobangi North Ward is in Embakasi North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Dandora Area I, Dandora Area II, Dandora Area III and Dandora Area IV wards.
What zoning applies in Kariobangi North Ward?
Mostly the Kariobangi zone (about 98% of the ward), then Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare. 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 Kariobangi North Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kariobangi North, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.