Dagoretti South sub-county · Nairobi
Riruta Ward
Riruta is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 4.2 km² and had 65,320 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban, mixed middle‑income and low‑income residential with educational, commercial, and light industrial activity..
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Riruta
- Riruta Satellite
- Kawangware fringe areas
- Ngotho Road area
- sections near Ngong Road and Gitanga Road that fall within Riruta ward
Zoning in Riruta Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Riruta:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 97% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.05 ha |
| Kawangware Commercial | 3% | 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 Riruta
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Riruta. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Riruta
Wards next to Riruta
Ward office
Riruta Shopping Centre, Kinyanjui/Kabiria Road Junction
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Eric Kiogora Murigu.
Riruta ward maps
Drawn maps of Riruta 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 Riruta Ward
Which sub-county is Riruta Ward in?
Riruta Ward is in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Mutu-ini, Ngando, Uthiru/Ruthimitu and Waithaka wards.
What is the population of Riruta Ward?
65,320 people at the 2019 census, on about 4.2 km² — around 15,728 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Riruta Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 97% of the ward), then Kawangware Commercial. 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 Riruta Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Riruta, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.