Embakasi South sub-county · Nairobi
Kwa Njenga Ward
Kwa Njenga is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.4 km². In our records it is informal settlement, dense urban.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kwa Njenga
- Mukuru Kwa Njenga
- Milimani area
- Outering/Riara junction
- Quarry zone
- Near North Airport Road
Zoning in Kwa Njenga Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kwa Njenga:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben | 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 Kwa Njenga
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kwa Njenga. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kwa Njenga
Wards next to Kwa Njenga
Ward office
Imara Daima Estate, Assistant County Commissioner's compound, Embakasi Division.
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Francis Kimondo Kiragu.
Kwa Njenga ward maps
Drawn maps of Kwa Njenga 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 Kwa Njenga Ward
Which sub-county is Kwa Njenga Ward in?
Kwa Njenga Ward is in Embakasi South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Imara Daima, Kwa Reuben, Kware and Pipeline wards.
What zoning applies in Kwa Njenga Ward?
Mostly the Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben 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 Kwa Njenga Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kwa Njenga, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.