Postal Code 00503 (Mbagathi, Nairobi): Location & Services
Key facts (00503 – Mbagathi):
- Postal code: 00503 – Mbagathi
- Main post office name: Mbagathi Post Office
- Location: Magadi Road, Mbagathi area near Mbagathi District Hospital / along the Lang’ata–Karen corridor in Nairobi County
- Coverage: Serves addresses using postal code 00503 in the wider Mbagathi area, including properties, institutions, and businesses located along or around Magadi Road and nearby Karen–Lang’ata localities that choose this code for their P.O. Box and mail delivery needs
- Service type: Full-service Posta Kenya branch providing core mail, parcel, EMS, P.O. Box, and payment/agency services in line with standard Posta Kenya offerings
Postal code 00503 is assigned to the Mbagathi Post Office in the Mbagathi area of Nairobi, positioned along Magadi Road close to Mbagathi District Hospital and the Lang’ata–Karen corridor. This branch functions as the designated postal code hub for customers and institutions that use the 00503 Mbagathi code for their P.O. Box and mail delivery addresses within this part of Nairobi.
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Postal Services Available at Mbagathi Post Office (00503)
| Service Category | Service Description | Pricing / Access Information |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Mail | Letter and small packet delivery within Kenya (≈24 hrs same town, ≈2 days nationwide). | Confirm tariffs at Posta Kenya or Nairobi GPO counters. |
| International Mail | Outbound letters & packets via air, surface & regional land routes. | Varies by destination, weight & service. Confirm at GPO or official tariffs page. |
| Private Letter Boxes / Bags | Rental of P.O. Boxes & mail bags for individuals, corporates, institutions. | Typical annual charges: Individual ~Ksh 2,000; Corporate ~Ksh 9,450; Special corporate ~Ksh 6,225; Learning/religious ~Ksh 7,725; Sub-post office ~Ksh 1,320; Key deposit ~Ksh 560; E-Citizen fee ~Ksh 50. Confirm current rates before paying. |
| Direct Mail Marketing (DMM) | Addressed & unaddressed promotional mail for campaigns & notices. | Pricing is campaign-based; request a quotation from Posta Kenya. |
| Business Reply Service (BRS) | Pre-addressed response envelopes/cards; customers reply free; business pays per returned item. | Set-up & per-item charges agreed with Posta Kenya corporate services. |
| Franked Mail | Handling of postage through licensed franking machines for high-volume mailers. | Requires license & top-ups; tariffs available from Posta Kenya. |
| Philately | Mint stamps, commemoratives, FDCs, souvenir folders, packs. | Prices vary; check availability & rates at Nairobi GPO. |
| M-Post (Virtual P.O. Box) | Virtual P.O. Box linked to mobile number with SMS alerts. | Registration ~Ksh 400/year. Confirm current price at registration. |
| EMS International | Express international courier with tracking & customs handling. | Rates depend on weight, speed & destination; obtain current EMS tariff at GPO. |
| EMS Domestic (Same Day / Overnight / Bulk / Custom) | Time-definite urgent domestic courier services. | Tariffs based on distance, weight & service level; get quotation at EMS counter. |
| Posta Parcel Domestic | Standard parcel delivery within Kenya. | Price varies by weight & destination; check parcel rate cards at Posta offices. |
| Posta Parcel International | International parcel delivery (air, surface, hybrid) with tracking. | Charges vary by route, destination & weight; confirm at GPO. |
| Posta Cargo (Clearing & Forwarding) | Clearing, forwarding & logistics for containers, vehicles & bulk cargo. | Quotation-based; contact Posta Cargo. |
| PostaPay (Digital Wallet & Agency) | Digital wallet for transfers, bill pay, airtime, merchant services. | Access via PostaPay app or USSD; fees shown in-app or at branches. |
| Money Orders (Domestic & Institutional) | Paper-based money transfer for individuals & institutions (schools, colleges). | Fees depend on amount & type; check current tariffs at counter. |
| Agency Banking (Posta Pesa) | Banking services for partner banks (withdrawals, deposits, balance checks). | Charges follow partner bank tariffs; confirm at counter. |
| Utility & Bill Payments | Payment of electricity, water, pay-TV & other utilities at counters. | Usually face value; any convenience fee shown at counter. |
| Mobile Money Agency Services | Cash-in/out & related services for mobile money providers. | Standard mobile money tariffs apply. |
| Online P.O. Box Services | Online application & management of P.O. Boxes. | Access via official P.O. Box portal; online fees shown during process. |
| Office Locator (Online) | Online tool to locate Posta branches. | https://posta.co.ke/post-offices/ |
| Parcel Tracking (Online) | Online tracking for Posta & EMS items. | Use official tracking URL provided on the Posta website. |
| E-commerce & Pick-and-Drop | Delivery solutions for online merchants including pick-up/drop-off. | Merchant-specific pricing; request a quotation. |
Posta Kenya Contacts
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Posta Kenya Headquarters | Posta House, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi P.O. Box 34567 – 00100 GPO |
| Pilot Lines | 0730642000 / 0719072000 / 0203242000 |
| Customer Care | 0719072600 / 0730642600 / 0203242600 |
| info@posta.co.ke pmg@posta.co.ke customercare@posta.co.ke | |
| Website | Official Posta Kenya contact page |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and public holidays for headquarters offices; |
