Karen, a ward in southwestern Nairobi County, operates under Langata Constituency and Langata Sub-County. Its primary postal code is 00502. It is located approximately 18 km from Nairobi’s Central Business District. Karen borders Ngong Road to the north, Langata Road to the east, and Kajiado County to the south.
Karen at a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Ward (Langata Constituency) |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Parent Sub-County | Langata Sub-County |
| Geographic Location | Southwest Nairobi, near Kajiado |
| Total Area | 217.4 km² (Langata Sub-County) |
| Population | 291,962 (Langata Sub-County, 2023 est.) |
| Subdivisions | 5 wards (incl. Karen, South C) |
Administrative Structure
Karen is governed through Langata Sub-County’s administrative offices under Nairobi Metropolitan Services. It shares constituencies with Kibra and falls under the jurisdiction of elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAS) for its five wards.
Key subdivisions of Langata Sub-County are as follows:
| Administrative Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| Wards | Karen, Mugumo-Ini, Nyayo Highrise, South C, Nairobi West |
Complete Karen Postal Code List
| Area/Facility | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karen (General) | 00502 | Residential/Commercial |
| Karen Sub-County HQ | 00508 | Government Office |