Kasarani sub-county · Nairobi
Mwiki Ward
Mwiki is one of the 5 wards of Kasarani sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 18.8 km² and had 39,156 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense urban and peri-urban residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Mwiki
- Mwiki Town
- Sunton
- Kasarani-Mwiki Road corridor
- Murema
- Clay City fringe
- Kasarani Sportsview area
Zoning in Mwiki Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Mwiki:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki | 79% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Ruai Industrial | 10% | 3 | 60% | 180% | 0.4 ha |
| Kasarani Commercial Core | 5% | 12 | 60% | 720% | 0.05 ha |
| Ruai Residential | 4% | 4 | 50% | 200% | 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 Mwiki
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Mwiki. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Mwiki
- Block 223 · Githaraini
- Block 221 · Ruai River
- Block 226 · Kasarani
- Block 144 · Mutirithia Wa Andu
- Block 172 · Njiiru Settlement
- Block 141 · Karura Farmers
- Block 162 · Daykio
- Block 154 · Chieko
- Block 179 · Maili Saba
Wards next to Mwiki
Ward office
Along Mwiki Road, Opposite Mwiki Health Centre
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Samuel Kanyi Kago.
Mwiki ward maps
Drawn maps of Mwiki 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 Mwiki Ward
Which sub-county is Mwiki Ward in?
Mwiki Ward is in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Clay City, Kasarani, Njiru and Ruai wards.
What is the population of Mwiki Ward?
39,156 people at the 2019 census, on about 18.8 km² — around 2,085 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Mwiki Ward?
Mostly the Sunton, Hunters and Mwiki zone (about 79% of the ward), then Ruai Industrial, Kasarani Commercial Core and Ruai Residential. 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 Mwiki Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Mwiki, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.