Embakasi Central sub-county · Nairobi
Kayole South Ward
Kayole South is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi Central sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.8 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 Kayole South
- Kayole
- Komarock fringes
- Bondeni area near Kayole South Secondary School
- Kayole II area
- Soweto-Kayole environs
Zoning in Kayole South Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kayole South:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayole | 93% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| JKIA and Barracks | 4% | — | — | — | — |
| Komarock | 4% | 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 Kayole South
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kayole 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 Kayole South
Wards next to Kayole South
Ward office
Kayole Il Social Hall - Nyando road next to ACC'S office
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Colins Omondi Ogenga.
Kayole South ward maps
Drawn maps of Kayole 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 Kayole South Ward
Which sub-county is Kayole South Ward in?
Kayole South Ward is in Embakasi Central sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kayole Central, Kayole North, Komarock and Matopeni/Spring Valley wards.
What zoning applies in Kayole South Ward?
Mostly the Kayole zone (about 93% of the ward), then JKIA and Barracks and Komarock. 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 Kayole South Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kayole South, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.