Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi
Utalii Ward
Utalii is one of the 5 wards of Ruaraka sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 1.9 km² and had 36,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed residential, with both middle-class estates and high-density areas.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Utalii
- Utalii Estate
- Mathare 4A
- Drive-In area
- Roasters area
- Garden City surroundings
- NYS area
- Thika Road strip
Zoning in Utalii Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Utalii:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare | 99% | 8 | 50% | 400% | 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 Utalii
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Utalii. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Utalii
Wards next to Utalii
Ward office
Near Housing Development Project Offices in 4AMradi
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Abel Osumba Atito.
Utalii ward maps
Drawn maps of Utalii 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 Utalii Ward
Which sub-county is Utalii Ward in?
Utalii Ward is in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Babadogo, Korogocho, Lucky Summer and Mathare North wards.
What is the population of Utalii Ward?
36,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 1.9 km² — around 18,916 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Utalii Ward?
Mostly the Mlango Kubwa, Huruma and Mathare zone (about 99% 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 Utalii Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Utalii, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.