Dagoretti South sub-county · Nairobi
Waithaka Ward
Waithaka is one of the 5 wards of Dagoretti South sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 5 km² and had 31,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is mixed urban and peri‑urban residential.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Waithaka
- Waithaka Estate
- Mukarara area
- Kabiria Road area
- Waithaka Shopping Centre
- sections along Kikuyu Road
- Dagoretti Road and Wairimu/Ngina/Kamwene roads.
Zoning in Waithaka Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Waithaka:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti | 100% | 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 Waithaka
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Waithaka. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Waithaka
Wards next to Waithaka
Ward office
Behind Waithaka Social Hall
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Anthony Kiragu Karanja.
Waithaka ward maps
Drawn maps of Waithaka 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 Waithaka Ward
Which sub-county is Waithaka Ward in?
Waithaka Ward is in Dagoretti South sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Mutu-ini, Ngando, Riruta and Uthiru/Ruthimitu wards.
What is the population of Waithaka Ward?
31,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 5 km² — around 6,236 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Waithaka Ward?
Mostly the Dagoretti zone (about 100% 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 Waithaka Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Waithaka, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.