Quick Answer: Eastlands has multiple postal codes: 00610 (Eastleigh), 00515 (Buruburu/Umoja), 00516 (Dandora), 00518 (Kayole/Komarock), 00521 (Embakasi), and 00520 (Ruai). This is Nairobi’s most populous region with 10+ post offices serving millions of residents.
About Eastlands
Eastlands is Nairobi’s most densely populated region, home to millions of residents across dozens of estates. This area spans from Eastleigh (one of Africa’s largest open-air markets and the “Little Mogadishu” business hub) through established estates like Buruburu and Umoja, to rapidly growing areas like Kayole, Embakasi, and Ruai.
Eastlands encompasses five Embakasi constituencies (Central, East, North, South, West), Kamukunji, Makadara, and Mathare, making it the largest postal region by population and number of post offices.
Eastlands Post Offices
| Post Office | Postal Code | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 00610 | Eastleigh town center |
| Buruburu | 00515 | Buruburu Phase 3 |
| Dandora | 00516 | Dandora Phase 4 |
| Kayole | 00518 | Kayole |
| Embakasi | 00521 | Embakasi village |
| Ruai | 00520 | Ruai town |
| Makongeni | 00510 | Makongeni estate |
| Industrial Area | 00522 | Industrial Area |
| Mathare Valley | 00611 | Mathare |
| Mlolongo | 00519 | Mlolongo (Machakos border) |
| JKIA Airport | 00501 | Airport |
| Gikomba | 00523 | Gikomba market |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eastleigh’s postal code is 00610. This covers the entire Eastleigh commercial district, California, Kisumu Ndogo, and Airbase areas.
Buruburu uses postal code 00515. This covers all five phases of Buruburu, plus Umoja 1-3, Donholm, and Savanna estates.
Dandora’s postal code is 00516. This covers all five phases of Dandora and Kariobangi South.
Kayole uses postal code 00518. This also covers Komarock, Mihango, Matopeni, and Saika.
Embakasi’s postal code is 00521. This covers Embakasi village, Pipeline, and Transami areas.
JKIA Airport uses 00501. This is specifically for airport services, cargo, and airline offices.
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