Makadara sub-county · Nairobi
Maringo/Hamza Ward
Maringo/Hamza is one of the 4 wards of Makadara sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 2.8 km². In our records it is dense urban, mixed residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Maringo/Hamza
- Maringo Estate
- Hamza Estate
- Ofafa Maringo
- sections of Jogoo Road corridor
Zoning in Maringo/Hamza Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Maringo/Hamza:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahati | 35% | 8 | 45% | 360% | 0.04 ha |
| Maringo | 20% | 16 | 35% | 560% | 0.04 ha |
| Hamza | 19% | 7 | 50% | 350% | 0.01 ha |
| Buruburu | 13% | 3 | 50% | 150% | 0.01 ha |
| Kimathi | 6% | — | — | — | — |
| Uhuru Estate | 3% | 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 Maringo/Hamza
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Maringo/Hamza. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Maringo/Hamza
- Block 51 · Ofafa Jericho and Makongeni
- Block 56 · Makadara
- Block 55 · Mbotela
- Block 53 · Bahati
- Block 79 · Buru Buru
- Block 52 · Shauri Moyo
Wards next to Maringo/Hamza
Ward office
Hamza road, off Jogoo Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Patrick Mwangi Macharia.
Maringo/Hamza ward maps
Drawn maps of Maringo/Hamza 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 Maringo/Hamza Ward
Which sub-county is Maringo/Hamza Ward in?
Maringo/Hamza Ward is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Harambee, Makongeni and Viwandani wards.
What zoning applies in Maringo/Hamza Ward?
Mostly the Bahati zone (about 35% of the ward), then Maringo, Hamza and Buruburu. 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 Maringo/Hamza Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Maringo/Hamza, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.