Kamukunji is a Sub-County located in Nairobi County. Like all the sub-counties of Kenya’s capital, Kamukunji was established in 2010 under Kenya’s devolved governance system. It borders the Embakasi West, Starehe, and Makadara sub-counties. Kamukunji’s headquarters postal code is 00610, with codes ranging from 00610 to 00619 across its wards.
Kamukunji Sub-County at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2010 |
| Parent County | Nairobi County |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 10.5 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 268,276 |
| Number of Wards | 6 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 |
Administrative Structure
Kamukunji Sub-County operates under Nairobi County’s devolved government, led by a Sub-County Administrator appointed by the Governor. It collaborates with county departments on healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The sub-county comprises one parliamentary constituency (Kamukunji Constituency) divided into six electoral wards as shown below:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Kamukunji Constituency |
| Ward | Eastleigh North |
| Eastleigh South | |
| Pumwani | |
| Kimathi | |
| Muthurwa/Shauri Moyo | |
| Uhuru |
Complete Kamukunji Sub-County Postal Code List
Kamukunji’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit postal code format, with the first two digits 00 indicating it belongs to Nairobi. The last three digits identify specific areas, post offices, or facilities. Below is the comprehensive list:
| Ward/Town/Area | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kamukunji HQ | 00610 | Government Offices |
| Eastleigh North | 00611 | Commercial/Residential |
| Eastleigh South | 00612 | Commercial/Residential |
| Pumwani | 00613 | Residential |
| Airbase | 00614 | Military/Residential |
| California | 00615 | Residential |
| Huruma | 00616 | Residential |
| Kariokor | 00617 | Market/Commercial |
| Muthurwa | 00618 | Transport Hub |