Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi
Lower Savanna Ward
Lower Savanna is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi East sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 3.5 km² and had 42,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban mixed (formal estates and informal settlements).
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Lower Savanna
- Fedha Estate
- Soweto (Embakasi)
- Edelvale
- Lower Savannah Estate
- Avenue Park
- Tumaini Estate
- Makongeni Extension
Zoning in Lower Savanna Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Lower Savanna:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donholm | 73% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Donholm Commercial Core | 15% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Kayole | 12% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 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 Lower Savanna
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Lower Savanna. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Lower Savanna
Wards next to Lower Savanna
Ward office
Inside Soweto Social Hall, Soweto Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. David Magoba Odhiambo.
Lower Savanna ward maps
Drawn maps of Lower Savanna 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 Lower Savanna Ward
Which sub-county is Lower Savanna Ward in?
Lower Savanna Ward is in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Embakasi, Mihango, Upper Savanna and Utawala wards.
What is the population of Lower Savanna Ward?
42,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 3.5 km² — around 12,129 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Lower Savanna Ward?
Mostly the Donholm zone (about 73% of the ward), then Donholm Commercial Core and Kayole. 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 Lower Savanna Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Lower Savanna, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.