Kibra sub-county · Nairobi
Sarang'ombe Ward
Sarang'ombe is one of the 5 wards of Kibra sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1 km² and had 28,182 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense Urban / Informal Settlement.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Sarang'ombe
- Ayany Estate
- Kianda
- Olympic
- Karanja Road
- Ushirika area
- Jamhuri
Zoning in Sarang'ombe Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Sarang'ombe:
| 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 Sarang'ombe
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Sarang'ombe. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Sarang'ombe
Wards next to Sarang'ombe
Ward office
Inside Ayany Primary School, Ayany Estate
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Lawrence Otieno Odhiambo.
Sarang'ombe ward maps
Drawn maps of Sarang'ombe 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 Sarang'ombe Ward
Which sub-county is Sarang'ombe Ward in?
Sarang'ombe Ward is in Kibra sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Laini Saba, Lindi, Makina and Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course wards.
What is the population of Sarang'ombe Ward?
28,182 people at the 2019 census, on about 1 km² — around 27,218 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Sarang'ombe 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 Sarang'ombe Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Sarang'ombe, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.