Dagoretti North sub-county · Nairobi
Kilimani Ward
Kilimani is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti North sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 16 km² and had 43,100 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban, mixed‑use, middle to upper‑income, medium‑to‑high density.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kilimani
- Kilimani
- Maziwa
- Yaya/Argwings Kodhek corridor
- State House environs
- Hurlingham edge
- sections near Lavington and Woodley
Zoning in Kilimani Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kilimani:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavington | 29% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 0.05 ha |
| Kilimani | 22% | 20 | 50% | 1,000% | 0.05 ha |
| Dennis Pritt - Lower | 12% | 4 | 50% | 200% | 0.05 ha |
| Valley Road and Milimani | 10% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 0.05 ha |
| Woodley–Kilimani Commercial Core | 9% | 30 | 50% | 1,500% | 0.05 ha |
| Upper Hill and Community | 7% | 75 | 80% | 6,000% | 0.05 ha |
| Hurlingham | 5% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | — |
| Ngong Road Area | 3% | 30 | 50% | 1,500% | 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 Kilimani
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kilimani. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kilimani
- Block 27 · Hill
- Block 13 · Lavington
- Block 19 · Upper Hill
- Block 12 · Bernhard
- Block 15 · Thompson
- Block 26 · Arboretum
- Block 17 · Kilimani
- Block 29 · Nyerere Road
- Block 14 · Hatheru
- Block 30 · Lower Hill
- Block 25 · Chiromo
- Block 2 · Muthangari
Wards next to Kilimani
Ward office
Located along State House Avenue inside Lady Northey Dental Clinic
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Moses Nyangaresi Ogeto.
Kilimani ward maps
Drawn maps of Kilimani 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 Kilimani Ward
Which sub-county is Kilimani Ward in?
Kilimani Ward is in Dagoretti North sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Gatina, Kabiro, Kawangware and Kileleshwa wards.
What is the population of Kilimani Ward?
43,100 people at the 2019 census, on about 16 km² — around 2,685 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kilimani Ward?
Mostly the Lavington zone (about 29% of the ward), then Kilimani, Dennis Pritt - Lower and Valley Road and Milimani. 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 Kilimani Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kilimani, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.