Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi
Utawala Ward
Utawala is one of the 5 wards of Embakasi East sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 2.8 km² and had 40,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is peri-Urban, rapidly growing residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Utawala
- Utawala Shooters
- Benedicta
- Githunguri
- 83 Park Estate
- Royal Court
- Sidney Grove
- Muungano Estate
- Riverside Court
Zoning in Utawala Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Utawala:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tassia I and II | 72% | 10 | 50% | 500% | 0.05 ha |
| Airport North | 16% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 0.05 ha |
| Fedha Estate | 10% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 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 Utawala
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Utawala. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Utawala
Wards next to Utawala
Ward office
Same compound with Sub Chief's offices and Utawala Police post, Utawala Ring road
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Patrick Karani.
Utawala ward maps
Drawn maps of Utawala 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 Utawala Ward
Which sub-county is Utawala Ward in?
Utawala Ward is in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Embakasi, Lower Savanna, Mihango and Upper Savanna wards.
What is the population of Utawala Ward?
40,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 2.8 km² — around 14,478 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Utawala Ward?
Mostly the Tassia I and II zone (about 72% of the ward), then Airport North and Fedha Estate. 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 Utawala Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Utawala, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.