Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi
Upper Savanna Ward
Upper Savanna is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi East sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.3 km². In our records it is mixed urban and lower–middle income residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Upper Savanna
- Donholm
- Savannah
- Embakasi Village
- Greenspan area
- Tasia–border areas
Zoning in Upper Savanna Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Upper Savanna:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayole | 98% | 15 | 50% | 750% | 0.05 ha |
| JKIA and Barracks | 2% | — | — | — | — |
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 Upper Savanna
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Upper Savanna. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Upper Savanna
Wards next to Upper Savanna
Ward office
Savannah Road opposite Assistant Chief's Offices
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Stazo Omung’ala Elija Ang’ila.
Upper Savanna ward maps
Drawn maps of Upper Savanna 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 Upper Savanna Ward
Which sub-county is Upper Savanna Ward in?
Upper Savanna Ward is in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Embakasi, Lower Savanna, Mihango and Utawala wards.
What zoning applies in Upper Savanna Ward?
Mostly the Kayole zone (about 98% of the ward), then JKIA and Barracks. 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 Upper Savanna Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Upper Savanna, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.