Starehe sub-county · Nairobi
Ngara Ward
Ngara is one of the 6 wards of Starehe sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 2.6 km². In our records it is dense urban, mixed residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Ngara
- Ngara Estate
- Ngara Road
- New Ngara
- Fig Tree area
- Parklands boundary
- Murang’a Road corridor
Zoning in Ngara Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Ngara:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngara | 100% | 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 Ngara
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Ngara. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Ngara
Wards next to Ngara
Ward office
Situated along Ngara Road, next to Fig Tree Hotel, Ngara
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Mwaura Chege.
Ngara ward maps
Drawn maps of Ngara 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 Ngara Ward
Which sub-county is Ngara Ward in?
Ngara Ward is in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Landimawe, Nairobi Central, Nairobi South, Pangani and Ziwani/Kariokor wards.
What zoning applies in Ngara Ward?
Mostly the Ngara zone (about 100% of the ward). 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 Ngara Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Ngara, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.