Embakasi South sub-county · Nairobi
Pipeline Ward
Pipeline is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5.9 km². In our records it is high‑density urban residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Pipeline
- ipeline Estate
- Embakasi Pipeline neighborhood
- sections near Outer Ring Road and Mukuru Kwa Njenga border
Zoning in Pipeline Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Pipeline:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKIA and Barracks | 71% | — | — | — | — |
| Pipeline | 13% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Airport North | 13% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 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 Pipeline
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Pipeline. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Pipeline
Wards next to Pipeline
Ward office
Located at Outering Road/Airport North Road, next to Tajmall stage.
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Musango Maithya.
Pipeline ward maps
Drawn maps of Pipeline 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 Pipeline Ward
Which sub-county is Pipeline Ward in?
Pipeline Ward is in Embakasi South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Imara Daima, Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben and Kware wards.
What zoning applies in Pipeline Ward?
Mostly the JKIA and Barracks zone (about 71% of the ward), then Pipeline and Airport North. 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 Pipeline Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Pipeline, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.