Ruaraka is a Sub-County located in the northeastern part of Nairobi County. It was formed under Kenya’s 2010 devolved governance framework, is one of Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties, and is anchored by the Ruaraka Constituency. Ruaraka’s main postal code for its administrative headquarters is 00618, while the sub-county’s postal codes fall within the 00600–00619 range, covering residential, commercial, and institutional areas.
Ruaraka Sub-County at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Northeastern Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 7.20 |
| Population (Latest Census) | ~200,000 (2019 estimates) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 (Ruaraka Constituency) |
Administrative Structure
Ruaraka Sub-County operates under Nairobi City County’s devolved governance system, led by a Sub-County Administrator who coordinates service delivery, infrastructure projects, and public health initiatives.
The sub-county collaborates with the county government on resource allocation and policy implementation, particularly in urban planning and waste management. Below are all the wards in the Sub-county Constituency:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Ruaraka Constituency |
| Wards | Babadogo Utalii Mathare North Lucky Summer Korogocho |
Complete Ruaraka Sub-County Postal Code List
Ruaraka’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit format, with the 006 series designating northeastern Nairobi. Below is the verified postal code directory:
| Ward/Town/Area | Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ruaraka Headquarters | 00618 | Administrative Offices |
| Utalii | 00618 | Residential |
| Lucky Summer | 00618 | Residential |
| Baba Dogo | 00619 | Residential |
| Mathare North | 00611 | Residential |
| Githurai (Ruaraka Zone) | 00626 | Commercial |