Kasarani sub-county · Nairobi
Kasarani Ward
Kasarani is one of the 5 wards of Kasarani sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 6.2 km² and had 145,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed urban/residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kasarani
- Sportsview Estate
- Kasarani Central
- TRM Surroundings
- Safari Park Area
- Stima Estate
- Garden City Neighborhood
- Roysambu Junction
Zoning in Kasarani Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kasarani:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasarani Commercial Core | 69% | 12 | 60% | 720% | 0.05 ha |
| Ruaraka and Ngumba | 31% | 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 Kasarani
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kasarani. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kasarani
- Block 226 · Kasarani
- Block 180 · Kasarani KISE
- Block 247 · Queen of Apostles
- Block 248 · Gatharaini River
- Block 181 · Kasarani East
Wards next to Kasarani
Ward office
Along Kasarani Mwiki Road, within Kasarani Health Center Compound
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Anthony Mburu Jasho Ngaruiyah.
Kasarani ward maps
Drawn maps of Kasarani 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 Kasarani Ward
Which sub-county is Kasarani Ward in?
Kasarani Ward is in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Clay City, Mwiki, Njiru and Ruai wards.
What is the population of Kasarani Ward?
145,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 6.2 km² — around 23,562 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kasarani Ward?
Mostly the Kasarani Commercial Core zone (about 69% of the ward), then Ruaraka and Ngumba. 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 Kasarani Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kasarani, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.