Nairobi CBD Postal Zone—Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) is located in the center of the capital and serves as the primary commercial, administrative, and financial hub. The CBD has postal codes ranging from 00100 for the Nairobi General Post Office (GPO) to 00400 for Tom Mboya Street.
Below is the table summary of the CBD Zone Postal Codes Information Overview:
| Area | Postal Code | Notable Locations |
|---|---|---|
| General Post Office | 00100 | GPO Building, Kenyatta Avenue, KICC |
| City Square | 00200 | City Hall, Supreme Court, Parliament |
| Ronald Ngala Street | 00300 | Commercial district, retail shops |
| Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | Retail corridor, transportation hubs |
| Jamia Mosque | 00101 | Religious institution in CBD |
| State Law Office | 00102 | Government legal department |
Administrative Structure
From an administrative perspective, the CBD postal zone falls primarily within Starehe Sub-County, one of Nairobi’s seventeen sub-counties. According to the 2019 Census, Starehe Sub-County has a population of approximately 210,423 residents, though the CBD itself has a much smaller permanent residential population.
The administrative boundaries of Starehe Sub-County don’t perfectly align with the CBD postal zone, as postal codes were established based on mail delivery efficiency rather than administrative divisions. However, most government offices, financial institutions, and major businesses within Starehe Sub-County utilize the CBD postal codes.
Key wards within Starehe Sub-County that fall within the CBD postal zone include:
- Nairobi Central Ward
- Nairobi South Ward
- Kariakor Ward
- Ngara Ward
- Landimawe Ward
- Pangani Ward
Below is an interactive Map of CBD: