Embakasi South sub-county · Nairobi
Kware Ward
Kware is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.9 km². In our records it is high-density informal and low-income urban residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Kware
- Kware residential area
- sections of Pipeline fringe
- Mukuru border areas
- nearby Imara Daima and Kwa Njenga corridors
Zoning in Kware Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Kware:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben | 66% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Pipeline | 34% | 10 | 50% | 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 Kware
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Kware. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Kware
Wards next to Kware
Ward office
Located along Kware Road, sharing same compound with Kware Police Post and Kware Dispensary.
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Moses Mutinda Kitema.
Kware ward maps
Drawn maps of Kware 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 Kware Ward
Which sub-county is Kware Ward in?
Kware Ward is in Embakasi South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Imara Daima, Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben and Pipeline wards.
What zoning applies in Kware Ward?
Mostly the Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Reuben zone (about 66% of the ward), then Pipeline. 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 Kware Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Kware, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.