Embakasi West sub-county · Nairobi
Umoja I Ward
Umoja I is one of the 4 wards of Embakasi West sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.5 km². In our records it is dense urban, mixed middle- and lower-income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Umoja I
- Umoja I Estate
- Umoja Innercore (bordering)
- sections along Moi Drive
- areas off Outer Ring Road
Zoning in Umoja I Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Umoja I:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umoja I and II, Innercore and Tena | 100% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 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 Umoja I
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Umoja I. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Umoja I
Wards next to Umoja I
Ward office
Umoja I, Church Road off Moi Drive
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Mark Ronaldo Mugambi.
Umoja I ward maps
Drawn maps of Umoja I 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 Umoja I Ward
Which sub-county is Umoja I Ward in?
Umoja I Ward is in Embakasi West sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kariobangi South, Mowlem and Umoja II wards.
What zoning applies in Umoja I Ward?
Mostly the Umoja I and II, Innercore and Tena 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 Umoja I Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Umoja I, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.