Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi
Lucky Summer Ward
Lucky Summer is one of the 5 wards of Ruaraka sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.6 km² and had 30,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban, predominantly low‑ to middle‑income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Lucky Summer
- Lucky Summer Estate
- Lucky Summer Village
- Gitathuru area
- Kariobangi/Dandora border zone
- LS Industrial Zone
- Nairobi River/Mathare River sections
Zoning in Lucky Summer Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Lucky Summer:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Summer | 83% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 0.05 ha |
| Baba Dogo | 15% | 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 Lucky Summer
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Lucky Summer. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Lucky Summer
Wards next to Lucky Summer
Ward office
Inside Lucky Summer Police Station Ground
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Victor Omondi Ochola.
Lucky Summer ward maps
Drawn maps of Lucky Summer 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 Lucky Summer Ward
Which sub-county is Lucky Summer Ward in?
Lucky Summer Ward is in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Babadogo, Korogocho, Mathare North and Utalii wards.
What is the population of Lucky Summer Ward?
30,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.6 km² — around 18,937 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Lucky Summer Ward?
Mostly the Lucky Summer zone (about 83% of the ward), then Baba Dogo. 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 Lucky Summer Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Lucky Summer, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.