Starehe is a sub-county of the Nairobi County government established in 2013. It is also popularly known as Starehe Constituency, which is identified as constituency number 289 out of the 290 elective constituencies in Kenya. Starehe’s postal codes range from 00100 (Nairobi GPO) to 00600 Ngara Road.
Starehe Sub-County at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Central Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 20.1 |
| Population (2023) | 210,500 |
| Population Density | 10,473/km² |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kamba |
| Main Economic Activities | Commerce, Transport, Informal Trade |
| Number of Wards | 6 |
| Number of Constituencies | 1 |
Administrative Structure
Starehe Sub-County operates under Nairobi City County’s devolved governance system. It is administered by a Sub-County Administrator, appointed by the County Governor, who oversees day-to-day operations and coordinates with 5 elected Ward Representatives (MCAs). The sub-county falls under the Starehe Constituency and is represented in Parliament by the area MP.
Below is a table of all wards in Starehe:
| Administrative Unit Type | Name of Unit |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Starehe |
| Wards | Nairobi Central |
| Pangani | |
| Ziwani | |
| Landimawe | |
| Nairobi South | |
| Ngara |
Complete Starehe Postal Code List
Postal codes in Starehe follow Kenya’s five-digit format, where the first digit (0) denotes Nairobi, followed by locality-specific identifiers. The main post office for Starehe is the Nairobi GPO with a postal code of 00100, although there are various sub-offices spread all over the Sub-county
Below are verified codes for Starehe:
| Ward/Town/Area Name | Specific Postal Code | Facility Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi GPO | 00100 | Main Post Office |
| City Square | 00200 | Post Office |
| Ronald Ngala Street | 00300 | Postal Agency |
| Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | Postal Agency |
| Mchumbi Road | 00504 | Sub-Post Office |
| Ngara Road | 00600 | Postal Agency |
| JAMIA | 00101 | Postal Agency |
| State Law Office-Sheria Hse | 00102 | Government Facility |
| Buru Buru (partial) | 00515 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code of Starehe?
The primary postal code for Starehe, Nairobi, is 00100, which covers the General Post Office (GPO) and much of the central business district
What is the postal code for 00200 in Kenya?
City Square