Kibra sub-county · Nairobi
Makina Ward
Makina is one of the 5 wards of Kibra sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.8 km² and had 25,242 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 Makina
- Makina Village
- Vuma Estate
- Kongo
- Bosnia
- Giagishiri
- Kibera Drive
- Toi Market
Zoning in Makina Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Makina:
| 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 Makina
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Makina. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Makina
Wards next to Makina
Ward office
Kibra DCC's office compound along Kibra Drive
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Rosemary Masitsa Shitote.
Makina ward maps
Drawn maps of Makina 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 Makina Ward
Which sub-county is Makina Ward in?
Makina Ward is in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Laini Saba, Lindi, Sarang'ombe and Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course wards.
What is the population of Makina Ward?
25,242 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.8 km² — around 31,349 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Makina 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 Makina Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Makina, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.