Kabete is a Sub-County located in Kiambu County, Central Kenya, and today it can be found approximately 15 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. It was established under Kenya’s devolved governance system in 2013. Kabete’s main postal code for its headquarters in Lower Kabete is 00604, while the sub-county’s postal codes range from 00604 (Lower Kabete) to 00614 (Wangige).
Kabete at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | Northwest of Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 60.2–60.3 |
| Population (latest census) | 185,263 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Kabete Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Kabete Sub-County operates under Kiambu County’s devolved government, with governance shared between elected representatives and county-appointed administrators. The sub-county is headed by a Deputy County Commissioner overseeing security and national government services, while the County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Kiambu’s Devolution Ministry coordinates local projects.
Kabete Constituency, represented in Parliament since 2013, comprises five wards: Kabete, Uthiru, Gitaru, Nyathuna, and Muguga. Each ward has an elected Member of the County Assembly (MCA) responsible for grassroots development.
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Kabete Constituency |
| Wards | Kabete |
| Uthiru | |
| Gitaru | |
| Nyathuna | |
| Muguga |
Complete Kabete Postal Code List
Below is the verified list of all Kabete Postal Codes:
| Ward/Town/Area Name | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Kabete | 00604 | Post Office/Residential |
| Wangige | 00614 | Post Office/Commercial |
| Karuri | 00219 | Residential |
| Uthiru | — | |
| Kinoo | 00607 | Residential |
| Muguga | — |