Nakuru is a town and Kenya’s fourth city, with an estimated population of over 2.2 million. Like all counties in Kenya, Nakuru County has postal codes necessary to streamline service delivery and logistics. Nakuru has many regions and areas with their own postal codes, but generally, the Nakuru postal codes range from 20100 to 20154 and are managed by the Postal Corporation of Kenya.
Nakuru County was formed in 2013 after the General elections. Out of the 47 counties in Kenya, it is designated as County 032. In this directory, you will discover all the postal codes for Nakuru for all areas, including the 11 sub-counties and 55 wards.
Nakuru Administrative Structure
Administratively, Nakuru is divided into 11 sub-counties, 55 wards, and 277 locations, with the idea of bringing all county services closer to its residents. These sub-counties in Nakuru vary in terms of size and even Population, and they are as follows:
| No. | Sub-County | Population | No. of Wards | Wards | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naivasha | 355,383 | 8 | Viwandani, Hells Gate, Lake View, Maiella, Mai Mahiu, Olkaria, Naivasha East, Biashara | 20117 |
| 2 | Njoro | 238,773 | 6 | Njoro, Mau Narok, Mauche, Lare, Kihingo, Nessuit | 20107 |
| 3 | Rongai | 199,906 | 5 | Visoi, Mosop, Menengai West, Soin, Solai | 20108 |
| 4 | Nakuru Town West | 198,661 | 6 | Kaptembwo, London, Shaabab, Rhoda, Kapkures, Barut | 20100 |
| 5 | Nakuru Town East | 193,926 | 5 | Biashara, Nakuru East, Menengai, Flamingo, Kivumbini | 20100 |
| 6 | Gilgil | 185,209 | 5 | Gilgil, Elementaita, Mbaruk/Eburu, Malewa West, Murindati | 20116 |
| 7 | Kuresoi North | 175,074 | 4 | Nyota, Kiptororo, Kamara, Sirikwa | 20154 |
| 8 | Bahati | 162,985 | 5 | Kiamaina, Bahati, Lanet/Umoja, Dundori, Kabatini | 20113 |
| 9 | Molo | 156,732 | 4 | Molo, Elburgon, Turi, Mariashoni | 20106 |
| 10 | Kuresoi South | 155,324 | 4 | Keringet, Tinet, Kiptagich, Amalo | 20154 |
| 11 | Subukia | 85,164 | 3 | Kabazi, Subukia, Waseges | 20109 |
What are Nakuru Postal Codes?
The Manin Postal code for Nakuru is 20100. This code is for the Nakuru General Post Office (GPO), which mainly serves two sub-counties, the Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West. All the Postal codes in Nakuru are managed by Posta Kenya, meaning that Nakuru County’s postal codes follow Kenya’s standardized 5-digit system, where the first digit designates the region (e.g., 2 for Rift Valley Province), and the subsequent four digits specify localities.
Below is a Google interactive Map which shows the specific location for Nakuru GPO:
All Nakuru’s 11 sub-counties each have unique codes as follows:
| No. | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naivasha | 20117 |
| 2 | Njoro | 20107 |
| 3 | Rongai | 20108 |
| 4 | Nakuru Town West | 20100 |
| 5 | Nakuru Town East | 20100 |
| 6 | Gilgil | 20116 |
| 7 | Kuresoi North | 20154 |
| 8 | Bahati | 20113 |
| 9 | Molo | 20106 |
| 10 | Kuresoi South | 20154 |
| 11 | Subukia | 20109 |
In addition to the above postal codes, specific neighbourhoods and institutions, such as Kabarak University (20157) and Bondeni (20101), have dedicated codes.
Nakuru County Postal Codes FAQ
What is the postal address of the County Government of Nakuru?
The County Government of Nakuru’s official postal address is P.O. Box 2870-20100, Nakuru, Kenya.
This includes the postal code 20100 for Nakuru Town, ensuring mail is routed directly to the county headquarters.
What is the postal code in an address?
A postal code is a 5-digit numeric identifier used to streamline mail sorting and delivery. In Kenya, it specifies an address’s exact region, sub-county, or locality.
What is the postal code of Nakuru?
The primary postal code for Nakuru Town (including both Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West sub-counties) is 20100.
What is Kenya’s postal code?
Kenya does not use a single national postal code. Instead, each region has a unique 5-digit code.
What number is Nakuru County?
Nakuru County is officially designated as County Number 32 under Kenya’s 47-county administrative structure established by the 2010 Constitution.
Which district is Nakuru Town?
Nakuru Town is split into two administrative sub-counties: Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West. These replaced the former district system after Kenya’s 2010 devolution reforms
How many districts are in Nakuru?
Nakuru County has 11 sub-counties (replacing the older district system):
- Nakuru Town East
- Nakuru Town West
- Bahati
- Gilgil
- Kuresoi North
- Kuresoi South
- Molo
- Naivasha
- Njoro
- Rongai
- Subukia