Makadara sub-county · Nairobi
Makongeni Ward
Makongeni is one of the 4 wards of Makadara sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.7 km². In our records it is older high‑density urban estate with surrounding informal, mixed-use areas and Affirdable Housing.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Makongeni
- Makongeni Estate
- Kaloleni Estate
- parts of Jogoo Road corridor
- Likoni Road light‑industrial strip
- Vijana Road area
Zoning in Makongeni Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Makongeni:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makongeni | 40% | 8 | 45% | 360% | 0.05 ha |
| Kaloleni | 32% | 8 | 45% | 360% | 0.04 ha |
| Mbotela | 24% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 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 Makongeni
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Makongeni. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Makongeni
Wards next to Makongeni
Ward office
Mbotela Social Hall, Mbotela Estate
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Jateso Peter Imwatok.
Makongeni ward maps
Drawn maps of Makongeni 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 Makongeni Ward
Which sub-county is Makongeni Ward in?
Makongeni Ward is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Harambee, Maringo/Hamza and Viwandani wards.
What zoning applies in Makongeni Ward?
Mostly the Makongeni zone (about 40% of the ward), then Kaloleni and Mbotela. 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 Makongeni Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Makongeni, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.