Embakasi South sub-county · Nairobi
Kwa Reuben Ward
Kwa Reuben is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.5 km² and had 97,800 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is high‑density informal settlement / low‑income urban community.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kwa Reuben
- Mukuru Kwa Reuben
- Reuben Village
- Vietnam
- Kosovo
- Highrise Reuben
- Reuben Market area
Zoning in Kwa Reuben Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kwa Reuben:
| 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 Reuben
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kwa Reuben. 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 Reuben
Wards next to Kwa Reuben
Ward office
Located at the junction of Road C / Enterprise Road, next to General Motors, Industrial Area
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Scolastica Muthoni Mande.
Kwa Reuben ward maps
Drawn maps of Kwa Reuben 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 Reuben Ward
Which sub-county is Kwa Reuben Ward in?
Kwa Reuben Ward is in Embakasi South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Imara Daima, Kwa Njenga, Kware and Pipeline wards.
What is the population of Kwa Reuben Ward?
97,800 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.5 km² — around 208,724 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Kwa Reuben 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 Reuben Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kwa Reuben, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.