Westlands sub-county · Nairobi
Mountain View Ward
Mountain View is one of the 5 wards of Westlands sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 3.1 km². In our records it is mixed urban and peri‑urban residential corridor along a major highway.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Mountain View
- Mountain View estate
- Kangemi environs
- Kikuyu-bound Waiyaki Way corridor
- Mountain View Mall area
Zoning in Mountain View Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Mountain View:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 83% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.05 ha |
| Mountain View Estate | 17% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.1 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 Mountain View
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Mountain View. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Mountain View
Wards next to Mountain View
Ward office
Located at Kangemi Primary school Gichagi Rd
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Maurice Onyango Ochieng.
Mountain View ward maps
Drawn maps of Mountain View 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 Mountain View Ward
Which sub-county is Mountain View Ward in?
Mountain View Ward is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kangemi, Karura, Kitisuru and Parklands/Highridge wards.
What zoning applies in Mountain View Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 83% of the ward), then Mountain View Estate. 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 Mountain View Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Mountain View, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.