Starehe sub-county · Nairobi
Ziwani/Kariokor Ward
Ziwani/Kariokor is one of the 6 wards of Starehe sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 0.9 km² and had 20,000 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is dense mixed-use urban (residential, markets, light industry).
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Ziwani/Kariokor
- Kariokor Market area
- Ziwani Estate
- Gikomba environs
- Juja Road/Kinyanjui Road corridor
Zoning in Ziwani/Kariokor Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Ziwani/Kariokor:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kariokor, Ziwani, Gikomba and Majengo | 97% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 0.05 ha |
| Ngara | 3% | 30 | 60% | 1,800% | 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 Ziwani/Kariokor
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Ziwani/Kariokor. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Ziwani/Kariokor
Wards next to Ziwani/Kariokor
Ward office
At Kariokor Clinic / Dispensary opposite Kariokor Social Hall
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Gerald Irungu Mukuru.
Ziwani/Kariokor ward maps
Drawn maps of Ziwani/Kariokor 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 Ziwani/Kariokor Ward
Which sub-county is Ziwani/Kariokor Ward in?
Ziwani/Kariokor Ward is in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Landimawe, Nairobi Central, Nairobi South, Ngara and Pangani wards.
What is the population of Ziwani/Kariokor Ward?
20,000 people at the 2019 census, on about 0.9 km² — around 22,536 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Ziwani/Kariokor Ward?
Mostly the Kariokor, Ziwani, Gikomba and Majengo zone (about 97% of the ward), then Ngara. 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 Ziwani/Kariokor Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Ziwani/Kariokor, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.