Dagoretti South sub-county · Nairobi
Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward
Uthiru/Ruthimitu is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 7.9 km². In our records it is mixed urban and peri-urban, with dense residential zones, local trading centres, and institutional facilities along Naivasha Road and near Waiyaki Way.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Uthiru/Ruthimitu
- Uthiru shopping centre
- Ruthimitu area
- Muthua area
- sections along Naivasha Road and Waiyaki Way
- and adjoining parts of Dagoretti and Kangemi.
Zoning in Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Uthiru/Ruthimitu:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 98% | 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 Uthiru/Ruthimitu
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Uthiru/Ruthimitu. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Uthiru/Ruthimitu
- Block 128 · Mutuini Township
- Block 131 · Dagoretti Uthiru
- Block 225 · Lower Kabete
- Block 64 · Dagorreti Kangemi
Wards next to Uthiru/Ruthimitu
Ward office
Kagira Primary School Compounp
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Peter Maina Mwangi.
Uthiru/Ruthimitu ward maps
Drawn maps of Uthiru/Ruthimitu 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 Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward
Which sub-county is Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward in?
Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward is in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Mutu-ini, Ngando, Riruta and Waithaka wards.
What zoning applies in Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 98% 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 Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Uthiru/Ruthimitu, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.