Mathare sub-county · Nairobi
Kiamaiko Ward
Kiamaiko is one of the 6 wards of Mathare sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.7 km².
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Zoning in Kiamaiko Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kiamaiko:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 100% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 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 Kiamaiko
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kiamaiko. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kiamaiko
Wards next to Kiamaiko
Ward office
Kiamaiko Dispensary, off Juja road Kiamaiko
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Joseph Karanja Ndung’u.
Kiamaiko ward maps
Drawn maps of Kiamaiko 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 Kiamaiko Ward
Which sub-county is Kiamaiko Ward in?
Kiamaiko Ward is in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Hospital, Huruma, Mabatini, Mlango Kubwa and Ngei wards.
What zoning applies in Kiamaiko Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare 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 Kiamaiko Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kiamaiko, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.