Starehe sub-county · Nairobi
Nairobi Central Ward
Nairobi Central is one of the 6 wards of Starehe sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 3.1 km². In our records it is dense urban commercial and institutional core.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Nairobi Central
- Nairobi CBD
- City Square area
- Haile Selassie Avenue corridor
- Moi Avenue
- Kenyatta Avenue
- Harambee Avenue
- University Way
- Jamia area
- Railways area
Zoning in Nairobi Central Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Nairobi Central:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Area - Core CBD | 66% | 75 | 80% | 6,000% | 0.05 ha |
| Railway City - Muthurwa | 22% | — | — | — | — |
| Ngara | 11% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 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 Nairobi Central
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Nairobi Central. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Nairobi Central
- Block 28 · CBD
- Block 41 · Railway
- Block 38 · Ngara
- Block 10 · Kirinyaga Road
- Block 44 · Pumwani Road
- Block 30 · Lower Hill
Wards next to Nairobi Central
- Kileleshwa
- Kilimani
- Landimawe
- Makongeni
- Ngara
- Parklands/Highridge
- Pumwani
- Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course
- Ziwani/Kariokor
Ward office
Nairobi Water Company Offices, Lagos Road next to Marble Arch Hotel
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. John Mwaniki Kwenya.
Nairobi Central ward maps
Drawn maps of Nairobi Central 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 Nairobi Central Ward
Which sub-county is Nairobi Central Ward in?
Nairobi Central Ward is in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Landimawe, Nairobi South, Ngara, Pangani and Ziwani/Kariokor wards.
What zoning applies in Nairobi Central Ward?
Mostly the Central Area - Core CBD zone (about 66% of the ward), then Railway City - Muthurwa and Ngara. 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 Nairobi Central Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Nairobi Central, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.