Riruta, a key administrative constituency in Nairobi County, operates under postal code 00512 for its primary delivery zone. It is classified as a Ward within the Dagoretti Sub-County and lies in western Nairobi, approximately 10 km from the Central Business District (CBD). Its neighbouring areas include Kawangware, Uthiru, and Satellite, with notable proximity to Naivasha Road and Kikuyu Township.
Riruta at a Glance
Attribute
Details
Administrative Type
Ward (Dagoretti Sub-County)
Year Established
2010
Parent County
Nairobi County
Parent Sub-County
Dagoretti
Geographic Location
Western Nairobi, bordering Kawangware and Uthiru
Total Area (sq km)
Population (latest census)
Administrative Headquarters
Riruta Central (Ngotho Road)
Administrative Structure
Riruta operates as a Ward under the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with governance shared between Nairobi County and local ward representatives. Key Subdivisions are as follows:
