Embakasi West sub-county · Nairobi
Kariobangi South Ward
Kariobangi South is one of the 4 wards of Embakasi West sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.4 km². In our records it is dense urban, mixed residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kariobangi South
- Kariobangi South Estate
- Kariobangi South Market
- Mutarakwa Road area
- Donholm–Outer Ring Road corridor
- South B–Enterprise Road postal zone
Zoning in Kariobangi South Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kariobangi South:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Servant | 86% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Dandora Commercial Core | 14% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 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 South
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kariobangi South. 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 South
- Block 169 · Kariobangi South
- Block 215 · Kariobangi South
- Block 96 · New Kariobangi South
- Block 85 · Dandora
- Block 84 · Dandora
Wards next to Kariobangi South
Ward office
City Engineer's compound off Mutarakwa Road, Kariobangi South
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Robert Mbatia.
Kariobangi South ward maps
Drawn maps of Kariobangi South 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 South Ward
Which sub-county is Kariobangi South Ward in?
Kariobangi South Ward is in Embakasi West sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Mowlem, Umoja I and Umoja II wards.
What zoning applies in Kariobangi South Ward?
Mostly the Civil Servant zone (about 86% of the ward), then Dandora Commercial Core. 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 South Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kariobangi South, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.