Embakasi West is a Sub-County located in the Eastern Postal region of Nairobi County, approximately 15 kilometers from the Central Business District. The Sub-county was formed in 2013 in line with the new 2010 Kenyan constitution, which paved the way for the formation of the devolved governance system. Embakasi West’s main postal code for its headquarters is 00521, shared with Embakasi East. Its Postal ranges from 00500–00521.
Embakasi West at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi County |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Nairobi, Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | 9.35 |
| Population (latest census) | ~250,000 (2019 estimate) |
| Number of Wards | 4 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Embakasi West Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Embakasi West Sub-County operates under Nairobi County’s devolved governance framework. It is administered by a Sub-County Administrator appointed by the County Governor, who oversees service delivery, infrastructure, and public health.
The sub-county collaborates with the Nairobi City County Assembly on legislative matters and budget allocation. Key offices include the Sub-County Health Department, Education Office, and Public Works Directorate.
The Embakasi West Sub-County has one sub-county known as Embakasi West constituency, which is headed by an area Member of Parliament, and 4 Wards headed by Members of the county assemblies. All the Wards in Embakasi are as shown below:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Embakasi West Constituency |
| Wards | Umoja 1 |
| Umoja 2 | |
| Mowlem | |
| Uhuru/Kariobangi South |
Complete Embakasi West Postal Code List
Below is the verified 2025 directory of Postal codes in Embakasi West :
| Ward/Town/Area | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Embakasi West HQ | 00521 | Post Office |
| JKIA Airport | 00501 | Sub-Post Office |
| Enterprise Road | 00500 | Postal Agency |
| Mlolongo | 00519 | Sub-Post Office |
| Embakasi Village | 00521 | Postal Agency |
| Kariobangi South | Awaiting Official Assignment | Sub-Post Office |
| Mowlem | Awaiting Official Assignment | — |
| Umoja II | Awaiting Official Assignment | — |
FAQ
What is the postal code of Embakasi?
00521, Applies to both Embakasi West & East.
What is the postal code for 00200 in Kenya?
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