Karen & Lang’ata Postal Codes – Karen, Langata, Kibra & More

Quick Answer

Karen Post Office uses postal code 00502, while Langata Post Office uses 00509. Other Nairobi branches referenced in this guide include (00503), Mchumbi Road (00504), Ngong Road (00505), Nyayo Stadium (00506), Viwandani (00507), Yaya Towers (00508) and Uhuru Gardens (00517).

About Karen & Lang’ata

Karen and Lang’ata are residential areas in southwestern Nairobi. Karen is associated with Danish author Karen Blixen, whose former home and farm are now the Karen Blixen Museum. The area is known for its larger residential properties, equestrian facilities and views of the Ngong Hills.

Lang’ata includes a mix of residential estates and is home to major visitor attractions, including Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Bomas of Kenya.

Kibra, also widely known as Kibera, lies near Karen and Lang’ata. The Mchumbi Road post office is listed with postal code 00504.

Karen & Lang’ata Post Offices

Post officePostal codeLocation
Karen00502Karen
Langata00509Lang’ata
Mchumbi Road00504
Ngong Road00505Ngong Road
Uhuru Gardens00517Uhuru Gardens
Yaya Towers00508Yaya Towers
Viwandani00507Makadara
Mbagathi00503Mbagathi
Nyayo Stadium00506Nyayo Stadium

Areas and Postal Codes Around Karen & Lang’ata

Karen

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Karen00502Main Karen area
Karen HardyNear Karen C
Karen PlainsNear Karen Blixen
BoganiNear Karen
KeraraponKaren outskirts
Mbagathi RidgeNear Karen
Karen CNear Hardy
SilangaKaren edge
MiotoniNear Karen
Marula LaneNear The Hub Karen
The Hub Karen areaShopping mall area
Karen Country ClubGolf club area

Lang’ata

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Lang’ata00509Langata Post Office
Lang’ata SouthNear Nairobi National Park
Nairobi WestNear Wilson Airport
OtiendeNear Lang’ata
MugumoiniNear Lang’ata
BomasBomas of Kenya area
CarnivoreNear Carnivore restaurant
Wilson AirportDomestic airport
T-Mall areaLang’ata Road
Galleria areaNear Galleria Mall
MagiwaNear Lang’ata
SouthlandsNear Lang’ata

Kibra / Kibera

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Kibra (Kibera)00504Mchumbi Road post office
OlympicNear Kibera
Laini SabaSection of Kibera
GatwekeraSection of Kibera
Soweto East (Kibera)Section of Kibera
Soweto West (Kibera)Section of Kibera
LindiSection of Kibera
MakinaSection of Kibera
MashimoniSection of Kibera
SilangaSection of Kibera
SirangaSection of Kibera
RailaSection of Kibera
Kambi MuruSection of Kibera
Sarang’ombeSection of Kibera

Ngong Road Corridor

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Ngong Road00505Ngong Road Post Office
Ng’andoNear Ngong Road
RacecourseNear Ngong Racecourse
Junction areaNear Junction Mall
Corner BaridiNear Ngong Road

Dagoretti

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Dagoretti CornerMajor junction
Dagoretti MarketMarket area
WaithakaNear Dagoretti
MutuiniNear Dagoretti
RuthimituNear Dagoretti
Uthiru00605Uthiru Post Office
Riruta
Kawangware
SatelliteNear Kawangware

Other Southwest Areas

Area / estatePostal codeNotes
Uhuru Gardens00517Uhuru Gardens Post Office
Nyayo Stadium area00506Nyayo Stadium Post Office
Yaya CentreHurlingham; Yaya Towers Post Office uses 00508

Key Institutions in Karen & Lang’ata

Schools

SchoolPostal code
Banda School00502
Braeburn Karen
Karen C Primary
Hillcrest International
St. Mary’s School
Lang’ata High School
Olympic Primary

Hospitals

HospitalPostal code
Karen Hospital
Lang’ata Hospital
Mbagathi Hospital00200

Shopping

Mall / centrePostal code
The Hub Karen
Karen Crossroads
Galleria Mall
T-Mall
Karen Provision Stores
Langata Link

Tourist Attractions

AttractionPostal code
Nairobi National Park
Giraffe Centre00509
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust00503
Bomas of Kenya00100
Karen Blixen Museum
Kazuri Beads
Utamaduni Craft Centre

Other Institutions

InstitutionPostal code
Kenya School of Law00100
Wilson Airport
Lang’ata Cemetery
Uhuru Gardens Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postal code for Karen?

00502

What is the postal code for Lang’ata?

00509

What is the postal code for Kibra or Kibera?

00504

What is the postal code for Ngong Road?

00505

Is Karen’s postal code the same as Lang’ata’s?

No. Karen Post Office uses 00502, while Langata Post Office uses 00509. For mail, use the code associated with the recipient’s registered P.O. Box.

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