Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi
Pumwani Ward
Pumwani is one of the 5 wards of Kamukunji sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.3 km². In our records it is dense mixed urban (old estates, informal settlements, busy markets).
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Pumwani
- Pumwani Estate
- Majengo
- Shauri Moyo
- Muthurwa
- Bondeni
- Maziwa
- Gikomba market area
Zoning in Pumwani Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Pumwani:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shauri Moyo | 50% | 5 | 50% | 250% | 0.04 ha |
| Kariokor, Ziwani, Gikomba and Majengo | 36% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 0.05 ha |
| Pumwani | 14% | 20 | 60% | 1,200% | 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 Pumwani
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Pumwani. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Pumwani
Wards next to Pumwani
Ward office
Located along Meru road next to Kamukunji DCCs office
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Paul Ndungu Irungu.
Pumwani ward maps
Drawn maps of Pumwani 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 Pumwani Ward
Which sub-county is Pumwani Ward in?
Pumwani Ward is in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Airbase, California, Eastleigh North and Eastleigh South wards.
What zoning applies in Pumwani Ward?
Mostly the Shauri Moyo zone (about 50% of the ward), then Kariokor, Ziwani, Gikomba and Majengo and Pumwani. 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 Pumwani Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Pumwani, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.