Mathare sub-county · Nairobi
Mlango Kubwa Ward
Mlango Kubwa is one of the 6 wards of Mathare sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.4 km². 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 Mlango Kubwa
- Mlango Kubwa centre
- Juja Road corridor
- Mathare North edge
- Biafra/lead-into zones
- sections bordering Eastleigh North
- stretches near Moi Air Base
Zoning in Mlango Kubwa Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Mlango Kubwa:
| 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 Mlango Kubwa
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Mlango Kubwa. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Mlango Kubwa
Wards next to Mlango Kubwa
Ward office
Located along Juja Road, close to Muratina Roundabout
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Susan Makungu Kavaya.
Mlango Kubwa ward maps
Drawn maps of Mlango Kubwa 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 Mlango Kubwa Ward
Which sub-county is Mlango Kubwa Ward in?
Mlango Kubwa Ward is in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Hospital, Huruma, Kiamaiko, Mabatini and Ngei wards.
What zoning applies in Mlango Kubwa 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 Mlango Kubwa Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Mlango Kubwa, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.