Makadara sub-county · Nairobi
Viwandani Ward
Viwandani is one of the 4 wards of Makadara sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5.7 km² and had 44,881 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is informal Settlement/Mixed Urban.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Viwandani
- Lunga Lunga
- Industrial Area edge
- Viwandani residential zones
Zoning in Viwandani Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Viwandani:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Area | 98% | 3 | 80% | 240% | 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 Viwandani
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Viwandani. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Viwandani
Wards next to Viwandani
- Harambee
- Imara Daima
- Kware
- Landimawe
- Lower Savanna
- Makongeni
- Maringo/Hamza
- Nairobi South
- Pipeline
- Utawala
Ward office
Yallo Rd, Off Nanyuki Road, industrial Area
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Aaron Kangara Wangare.
Viwandani ward maps
Drawn maps of Viwandani 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 Viwandani Ward
Which sub-county is Viwandani Ward in?
Viwandani Ward is in Makadara sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Harambee, Makongeni and Maringo/Hamza wards.
What is the population of Viwandani Ward?
44,881 people at the 2019 census, on about 5.7 km² — around 7,864 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Viwandani Ward?
Mostly the Industrial Area 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 Viwandani Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Viwandani, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.