Embakasi West sub-county · Nairobi
Mowlem Ward
Mowlem is one of the 4 wards of Embakasi West sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 3.4 km². In our records it is mixed urban and peri-urban residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Mowlem
- Mowlem Estate
- Saika environs
- Kangundo Road corridor
- areas served by Mowlem Health Center and Mikulinzi Community Hospital.
Zoning in Mowlem Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Mowlem:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umoja III and KICC | 48% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Mowlem Commercial Core | 42% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| Saika | 10% | 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 Mowlem
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Mowlem. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Mowlem
- Block 242 · Komarock
- Block 163 · KCC /HUTVILLA
- Block 168 · KCC
- Block 177 · Saika
- Block 185 · Umoja III Central
Wards next to Mowlem
Ward office
County Fire Station, Kangundo Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Martin Wairobi Waithaka.
Mowlem ward maps
Drawn maps of Mowlem 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 Mowlem Ward
Which sub-county is Mowlem Ward in?
Mowlem Ward is in Embakasi West sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kariobangi South, Umoja I and Umoja II wards.
What zoning applies in Mowlem Ward?
Mostly the Umoja III and KICC zone (about 48% of the ward), then Mowlem Commercial Core and Saika. 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 Mowlem Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Mowlem, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.