Langata sub-county · Nairobi
South C Ward
South C is one of the 5 wards of Langata sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 14.8 km² and had 47,202 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban (Middle-class/Mixed Use).
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in South C
- Mugoya Estate
- Akila II Estate
- Ole Shapara Avenue
- KPA Staff Quarters
- Nairobi South Mosque
- Capital Centre Mall
Zoning in South C Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover South C:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKIA and Barracks | 43% | — | — | — | — |
| Airport North | 34% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| South B and Plainsview | 19% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 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 South C
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in South C. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in South C
- Block 125 · Imara Daima
- Block 165 · JKIA
- Block 212 · Boma
- Block 103 · Nairobi West
- Block 68 · South C
- Block 263 · Kwa Njenga
- Block 193 · Nairobi National Park
Wards next to South C
Ward office
Along Mai Mahiu Road next to Mama Ngina Children's Home
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Abass Ibrahim Khalif.
South C ward maps
Drawn maps of South C 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 South C Ward
Which sub-county is South C Ward in?
South C Ward is in Langata sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Karen, Mugumo-ini, Nairobi West and Nyayo Highrise wards.
What is the population of South C Ward?
47,202 people at the 2019 census, on about 14.8 km² — around 3,199 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in South C Ward?
Mostly the JKIA and Barracks zone (about 43% of the ward), then Airport North and South B and Plainsview. 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 South C Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at South C, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.