Starehe sub-county · Nairobi
Landimawe Ward
Landimawe is one of the 6 wards of Starehe sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5.6 km² and had 32,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed urban, combining industrial, commercial, and dense residential areas.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Landimawe
- Landimawe/“Land Mawe”
- parts of Industrial Area along Enterprise Road
- Baricho Road corridor
- Machakos Road area
- Nairobi South/Landimawe cluster
Zoning in Landimawe Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Landimawe:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Area | 81% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| Railway City - Muthurwa | 18% | — | — | — | — |
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 Landimawe
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Landimawe. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Landimawe
- Block 41 · Railway
- Block 71 · Enterprise Road
- Block 70 · Lusaka Road
- Block 59 · Likoni Road
- Block 93 · Nairobi South
- Block 67 · South B
Wards next to Landimawe
Ward office
Located at the County Central Garage, Industrial Area
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Simon Maina Mugo.
Landimawe ward maps
Drawn maps of Landimawe 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 Landimawe Ward
Which sub-county is Landimawe Ward in?
Landimawe Ward is in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Nairobi Central, Nairobi South, Ngara, Pangani and Ziwani/Kariokor wards.
What is the population of Landimawe Ward?
32,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 5.6 km² — around 5,764 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Landimawe Ward?
Mostly the Industrial Area zone (about 81% of the ward), then Railway City - Muthurwa. 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 Landimawe Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Landimawe, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.