Mathare sub-county · Nairobi
Ngei Ward
Ngei is one of the 6 wards of Mathare sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.4 km². In our records it is low-income / mixed formal estates.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Ngei
- Ngei Estate
- Ngei 1
- Ngei 2
- parts of Mathare Valley
- areas around Lions Health Clinic and Ngei PAG Church
Zoning in Ngei Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Ngei:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 100% | 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 Ngei
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Ngei. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Ngei
Wards next to Ngei
Ward office
Hosted at Huruma ward, John Saga Rd, behind Huruma Police Station
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Redson Otieno Onyango.
Ngei ward maps
Drawn maps of Ngei 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 Ngei Ward
Which sub-county is Ngei Ward in?
Ngei Ward is in Mathare sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Hospital, Huruma, Kiamaiko, Mabatini and Mlango Kubwa wards.
What zoning applies in Ngei Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare 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 Ngei Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Ngei, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.