Dagoretti North sub-county · Nairobi
Kawangware Ward
Kawangware is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.2 km² and had 38,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is high-density, low-income urban residential ward.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kawangware
- Kawangware shopping centre
- Gatina side estates
- Stage 2 area
- Naivasha Road corridor
- Dagoretti Corner environs
Zoning in Kawangware Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kawangware:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 100% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 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 Kawangware
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kawangware. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kawangware
Wards next to Kawangware
Ward office
Near Kawangware Primary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Fredrick Njogu Njoroge.
Kawangware ward maps
Drawn maps of Kawangware 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 Kawangware Ward
Which sub-county is Kawangware Ward in?
Kawangware Ward is in Dagoretti North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Gatina, Kabiro, Kileleshwa and Kilimani wards.
What is the population of Kawangware Ward?
38,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.2 km² — around 30,560 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kawangware Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 100% of the ward). 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 Kawangware Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kawangware, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.