Kibra sub-county · Nairobi
Laini Saba Ward
Laini Saba is one of the 5 wards of Kibra sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.4 km² and had 29,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban / informal settlement.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Laini Saba
- Parts of Kibera informal settlement
- including zones around Laini Saba village
- Mashimoni
- and nearby sections of Olympic and central Kibera
Zoning in Laini Saba Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Laini Saba:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley | 100% | — | — | — | — |
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 Laini Saba
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Laini Saba. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Laini Saba
Wards next to Laini Saba
Ward office
-Does not have a physical office. Operates from the sub county office.
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. John Ndile Musila.
Laini Saba ward maps
Drawn maps of Laini Saba 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 Laini Saba Ward
Which sub-county is Laini Saba Ward in?
Laini Saba Ward is in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Lindi, Makina, Sarang'ombe and Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course wards.
What is the population of Laini Saba Ward?
29,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.4 km² — around 78,154 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Laini Saba Ward?
Mostly the Woodley 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 Laini Saba Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Laini Saba, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.