Langata sub-county · Nairobi
Nyayo Highrise Ward
Nyayo Highrise is one of the 5 wards of Langata sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.4 km² and had 24,191 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense Urban Residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Nyayo Highrise
- Nyayo Highrise Estate
- Mbagathi Way
- Undugu Grounds
- St. Jude
- Zones A–J
Zoning in Nyayo Highrise Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Nyayo Highrise:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley | 100% | — | — | — | — |
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 Nyayo Highrise
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Nyayo Highrise. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Nyayo Highrise
Wards next to Nyayo Highrise
Ward office
Mbagathi Road Inside Nyayo Highrise Estate
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Kennedy Odhiambo Oyugi.
Nyayo Highrise ward maps
Drawn maps of Nyayo Highrise 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 Nyayo Highrise Ward
Which sub-county is Nyayo Highrise Ward in?
Nyayo Highrise Ward is in Langata sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Karen, Mugumo-ini, Nairobi West and South C wards.
What is the population of Nyayo Highrise Ward?
24,191 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.4 km² — around 62,016 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Nyayo Highrise Ward?
Mostly the Woodley 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 Nyayo Highrise Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Nyayo Highrise, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.