Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi
Mathare North Ward
Mathare North is one of the 5 wards of Ruaraka sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.5 km² and had 29,334 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 Mathare North
- Mathare North Area 1
- Mathare North Area 3
- Baba Dogo
- Huruma
- Marine
- Gitathuru
- Mlango Kubwa
Zoning in Mathare North Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Mathare North:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 100% | 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 Mathare North
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Mathare North. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Mathare North
Wards next to Mathare North
Ward office
Mathare North Social Hall, Along Community Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Oscar Otieno Lore.
Mathare North ward maps
Drawn maps of Mathare North 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 Mathare North Ward
Which sub-county is Mathare North Ward in?
Mathare North Ward is in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Babadogo, Korogocho, Lucky Summer and Utalii wards.
What is the population of Mathare North Ward?
29,334 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.5 km² — around 63,320 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Mathare North Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare 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 Mathare North Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Mathare North, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.