Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi
Zimmerman Ward
Zimmerman is one of the 5 wards of Roysambu sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 7.5 km². In our records it is mixed urban, high-density residential and commercial.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Zimmerman
- Zimmerman Estate
- Zimmerman Base
- Seasons
- Nyayo Estate Zimmerman
- Kamiti Road corridor
- Zimmerman Gardens
- Zimmerman Market
Zoning in Zimmerman Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Zimmerman:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marurui | 31% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 0.1 ha |
| Njathaini | 29% | 1 | 50% | 100% | 0.1 ha |
| Zimmerman | 23% | 12 | 60% | 720% | 0.05 ha |
| Githurai 44 | 17% | 12 | 50% | 600% | 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 Zimmerman
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Zimmerman. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Zimmerman
- Block 182 · Baraka
- Block 219 · Windsor
- Block 183 · Marururi
- Block 123 · Kasarani
- Block 116 · Zimmerman
Wards next to Zimmerman
Ward office
Container Situated at Zimmerman Settlement Scheme Land
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Stephen Mugo Kimani.
Zimmerman ward maps
Drawn maps of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman Ward
Which sub-county is Zimmerman Ward in?
Zimmerman Ward is in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Githurai, Kahawa, Kahawa West and Roysambu wards.
What zoning applies in Zimmerman Ward?
Mostly the Marurui zone (about 31% of the ward), then Njathaini, Zimmerman and Githurai 44. 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 Zimmerman Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Zimmerman, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.