Starehe sub-county · Nairobi
Nairobi South Ward
Nairobi South is one of the 6 wards of Starehe sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5.9 km² and had 102,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is middle-class urban residential with pockets of informal settlements.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Nairobi South
- Plainsview
- Mariakani
- Golden Gate
- Hazina
- Balozi
- Fuata Nyayo
- Mariguini
- Capital Centre area
Zoning in Nairobi South Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Nairobi South:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport North | 52% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| South C | 47% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 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 South
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Nairobi South. 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 South
- Block 160 · New Likoni Road
- Block 93 · Nairobi South
- Block 125 · Imara Daima
- Block 69 · south B
- Block 67 · South B
- Block 70 · Lusaka Road
Wards next to Nairobi South
Ward office
Located along Sore Road, Off Kapiti Road next to the Belle Vue Footbridge, Mombasa Road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Esther Waithera Chege.
Nairobi South ward maps
Drawn maps of Nairobi South 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 South Ward
Which sub-county is Nairobi South Ward in?
Nairobi South Ward is in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Landimawe, Nairobi Central, Ngara, Pangani and Ziwani/Kariokor wards.
What is the population of Nairobi South Ward?
102,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 5.9 km² — around 17,201 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Nairobi South Ward?
Mostly the Airport North zone (about 52% of the ward), then South C. 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 South Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Nairobi South, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.