Westlands sub-county · Nairobi
Karura Ward
Karura is one of the 5 wards of Westlands sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 38.4 km².
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Karura
- Gigiri
- Village Market
- parts of Runda/Ridgeways fringe
- Muthaiga fringe
- Githogoro informal settlement
- Karura Forest recreational zones
Zoning in Karura Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Karura:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runda Residential | 31% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 ha |
| Karura Forest | 25% | — | — | — | — |
| Nyari and Kitisuru | 12% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 ha |
| Gigiri and UN | 9% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 ha |
| Old Muthaiga | 8% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 2 ha |
| Runda Commercial Core | 7% | 20 | 50% | 1,000% | 0.2 ha |
| New Muthaiga | 4% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 ha |
| Parklands | 4% | 25 | 50% | 1,250% | 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 Karura
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Karura. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Karura
- Block 230 · Karura Gigiri
- Block 229 · Two Rivers
- Block 218 · Karura Spring Valley
- Block 196 · Runda
- Block 197 · Nyari
- Block 91 · Gigiri
- Block 9 · Muthaiga East
- Block 195 · Runda
- Block 194 · Runda Evergreen
- Block 37 · City Park
- Block 8 · Muthaiga West
- Block 94 · Nyari Estate
- Block 112 · Runda
Wards next to Karura
Ward office
Located in City Park, City Park drive
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Kamau Thuo Fiunifiu.
Karura ward maps
Drawn maps of Karura 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 Karura Ward
Which sub-county is Karura Ward in?
Karura Ward is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kangemi, Kitisuru, Mountain View and Parklands/Highridge wards.
What zoning applies in Karura Ward?
Mostly the Runda Residential zone (about 31% of the ward), then Karura Forest, Nyari and Kitisuru and Gigiri and UN. 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 Karura Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Karura, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.