Westlands sub-county · Nairobi
Kitisuru Ward
Kitisuru is one of the 5 wards of Westlands sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 21.2 km² and had 31,200 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is kitisuru Ward is an affluent, low‑density ward in Westlands Constituency, Nairobi, covering the Kitisuru, Loresho, and Kyuna suburbs in north‑west Nairobi. The area is dominated by gated villas and high‑end residences, with residents primarily using Westlands/Westlands Road.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kitisuru
- Kitisuru
- New Kitisuru
- Loresho
- Kyuna
- Spring Valley (west)
- Kabete area pockets
- Nairobi School/Kabete Barracks belt
Zoning in Kitisuru Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kitisuru:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loresho | 53% | 1 | 35% | 50% | 0.1 ha |
| Kyuna | 16% | 1 | 35% | 50% | 0.1 ha |
| Nyari and Kitisuru | 11% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 ha |
| Kibagare | 6% | Mixed Density | 50% | 800% | 0.2 ha |
| Kitusuru | 6% | 1 | 35% | 50% | 0.1 ha |
| Upper Springvalley | 4% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.05 ha |
| New Muthaiga | 4% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.2 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 Kitisuru
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kitisuru. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kitisuru
- Block 81 · Laiboni
- Block 199 · Gachie
- Block 174 · Mathare Area II
- Block 11 · Upper Kabete
- Block 64 · Dagorreti Kangemi
- Block 249 · Lower Kabete
- Block 218 · Karura Spring Valley
- Block 1 · Churchill
- Block 92 · Lake view Estate
- Block 197 · Nyari
- Block 101 · Kitisuru
Wards next to Kitisuru
Ward office
Along Kaptagat Rd Opposite Loresho Police Post Near Loresho Shopping Center
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Alvin Olando Palapala.
Kitisuru ward maps
Drawn maps of Kitisuru 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 Kitisuru Ward
Which sub-county is Kitisuru Ward in?
Kitisuru Ward is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kangemi, Karura, Mountain View and Parklands/Highridge wards.
What is the population of Kitisuru Ward?
31,200 people at the 2019 census, on about 21.2 km² — around 1,475 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kitisuru Ward?
Mostly the Loresho zone (about 53% of the ward), then Kyuna, Nyari and Kitisuru and Kibagare. 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 Kitisuru Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kitisuru, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.