Korogocho is a densely populated informal settlement in Nairobi County with the primary postal code of 50301 for its Bunyore area and 00618 for the whole ward. Administratively classified as a ward within Ruaraka Constituency and Ruaraka Sub-County, it is located 11 km northeast of Nairobi’s central business district, bordering the Dandora dumpsite.
Korogocho at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Ward |
| Year Established | 1960s |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Parent Sub-County | Ruaraka |
| Parent Constituency | Ruaraka |
| Geographic Location | 11 km NE of Nairobi CBD |
| Total Area (sq km) | 1.5 |
| Population (latest census) | 150,000–200,000 (2008 estimate) |
| Number of Subdivisions | 9 villages |
| Administrative Headquarters | Korogocho Ward Office |
Administrative Structure
Korogocho operates under Nairobi County’s devolved governance system, reporting to the Ruaraka Sub-County administrator and the Ruaraka Constituency Office. The ward’s boundaries align with the nine villages listed in the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Key administrative functions, including land allocation and community services, are managed by a mix of local chiefs, the Korogocho Resident Committee (KRC), and NGOs like Bega Kwa Bega.
Some of the Notable Landmarks and Institutions are as follows:
| Name | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Comboni Sports Ground | Public Facility | Korogocho Ward |
| Acakoro Football Academy | Youth Development Center | Korogocho Slums |
| Caretakers Orphans Education Centre | School | Korogocho Village |
| Komb Green Solutions | Environmental NGO | Korogocho Slums |
| KochFM | Community Radio Station | Korogocho Ward |
Complete Korogocho Postal Codes
Postal codes for all regions in Korogocho are as follows:
| Area/Location Name | Postal Code | Facility Type | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunyore | 50301 | Residential/Commercial | – |
| Korogocho Ward | 00618 | Administrative | – |
| Nairobi GPO | 00100 | Central Post Office | Weekdays 8 AM–5 PM |