Embakasi Central sub-county · Nairobi
Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward
Matopeni/Spring Valley is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi Central sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1 km². In our records it is dense urban / low‑income mixed residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Matopeni/Spring Valley
- Matopeni
- Spring Valley settlement
- Kayole area near Kirunga Road
- Malaysia Road and Biashara Street
Zoning in Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Matopeni/Spring Valley:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njiru | 100% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 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 Matopeni/Spring Valley
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Matopeni/Spring Valley. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Matopeni/Spring Valley
Wards next to Matopeni/Spring Valley
Ward office
Chief's camp Matopeni- along Kangundo Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. James Koria Karanja.
Matopeni/Spring Valley ward maps
Drawn maps of Matopeni/Spring Valley 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 Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward
Which sub-county is Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward in?
Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward is in Embakasi Central sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kayole Central, Kayole North, Kayole South and Komarock wards.
What zoning applies in Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward?
Mostly the Njiru 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 Matopeni/Spring Valley Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Matopeni/Spring Valley, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.