Dagoretti North sub-county · Nairobi
Kileleshwa Ward
Kileleshwa is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 9 km² and had 27,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban, upper middle‑class, high‑rise mixed with older low‑density housing.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kileleshwa
- Kileleshwa estate
- Ring Road Kileleshwa corridor
- parts of Riverside Drive
- Gatundu Road area
- Oloitoktok Road area
- Mandera Road apartments
Zoning in Kileleshwa Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kileleshwa:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhapta Road Area | 26% | 20 | 50% | 1,000% | 0.05 ha |
| Kileleshwa | 25% | 30 | 50% | 1,500% | 0.05 ha |
| Riverside Drive | 15% | 30 | 50% | 1,500% | 0.05 ha |
| Muthangari and Kabasiran | 15% | 1 | 35% | 50% | 0.05 ha |
| Lavington | 9% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 0.05 ha |
| Dennis Pritt - Upper | 6% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Kilimani | 2% | 20 | 50% | 1,000% | 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 Kileleshwa
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kileleshwa. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kileleshwa
- Block 21 · Kenya High School
- Block 2 · Muthangari
- Block 23 · Kileleshwa
- Block 22 · Riverside
- Block 4 · Church Road
- Block 3 · ChristChurch
- Block 1 · Churchill
- Block 13 · Lavington
- Block 25 · Chiromo
- Block 26 · Arboretum
Wards next to Kileleshwa
Ward office
Inside Kileleshwa Primary School
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Robert Alai Onyango.
Kileleshwa ward maps
Drawn maps of Kileleshwa 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 Kileleshwa Ward
Which sub-county is Kileleshwa Ward in?
Kileleshwa Ward is in Dagoretti North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Gatina, Kabiro, Kawangware and Kilimani wards.
What is the population of Kileleshwa Ward?
27,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 9 km² — around 2,989 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kileleshwa Ward?
Mostly the Rhapta Road Area zone (about 26% of the ward), then Kileleshwa, Riverside Drive and Muthangari and Kabasiran. 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 Kileleshwa Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kileleshwa, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.