Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00518
- Sub-County: Embakasi Central
- Location: Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, low- to middle-income mixed-use area
- Main Areas: Kayole North, Kayole North Central, Soweto-Kayole section, areas around Kangundo Road and Kayole Police Station
Kayole North uses postal code 00518 because it falls within the broader Kayole area of Embakasi Central Constituency in eastern Nairobi, which is served by the Kayole post office. Kayole North sits north of Kangundo Road within Embakasi Central and is generally accessed through key roads branching off Kangundo Road and the internal Kayole road network. The ward includes areas around Kayole North Primary School, Kayole Police Station, and a cluster of public and private schools, churches, and health centers that also serve neighboring wards.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Various areas of eastern Nairobi around inner Kayole and parts of Komarock | Embakasi Central | 00518 (Kayole) / 00515 (Komarock) where applicable |
| South | Kayole South and areas near Kangundo Road and Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital | Embakasi Central | 00518 (Kayole) |
| East | Matopeni/Spring Valley and adjacent built-up areas | Embakasi Central | 00518 (Kayole) and other nearby codes depending on P.O. Box registration |
| West | Kayole Central and links towards Donholm/Umoja corridor | Embakasi Central and neighboring constituencies | 00518 (Kayole), 00510 (Umoja), and other nearby Nairobi codes |
Postal Codes For Kayole North (Embakasi Central)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Kayole North | Kayole North Residential Area | 00518 |
| 2 | Kayole North Central | Kayole North Central Neighborhood | 00518 |
| 3 | Kayole (North side) | Soweto-Kayole Section Residential Area | 00518 |
| 4 | Kayole North | Area around Kayole Police Station | 00518 |
| 5 | Kayole | Kangundo Road Corridor near Kayole Junction | 00518 |
| 6 | Kayole | Kayole Inner Estates off Kangundo Road | 00518 |
| 7 | Kayole North | Neighborhood around Kayole North Primary | 00518 |
| 8 | Kayole | Areas near Shujaa Mall and Thawabu/Bondeni schools (serving Kayole residents including those from Kayole North) | 00518 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Kayole/Kangundo Road area | Kangundo Road (main access road to Kayole) | 00518 |
| 16 | Kayole North | Internal Kayole Road network linking to Kangundo Road | 00518 |
| 17 | Kayole North | Local roads around Kayole Police Station and Kayole North Primary | 00518 |
| 18 | Kayole | Access roads towards Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital from Kayole | 00518 |
| 19 | Kayole | Feeder roads connecting Kayole North to Komarock and neighboring estates | 00518 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Kayole North | Kayole North Local Market Area (informal market clusters) | 00518 |
| 26 | Kayole | Shujaa Mall area commercial zone (serving Kayole residents including Kayole North) | 00518 |
| 27 | Kayole | Small shopping centers along internal Kayole roads | 00518 |
| 28 | Kayole North Central | Mixed-use streets with shops and kiosks | 00518 |
| 29 | Kayole | Commercial strip near Kangundo Road serving Kayole estates | 00518 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 35 | Kayole North | Kayole North Primary School (near Kayole Police Station) | 00518 |
| 36 | Kayole | Thawabu Primary School (near Shujaa Mall, serving wider Kayole area) | 00518 |
| 37 | Kayole | Bondeni Primary School (near Bondeni Playground, serving Kayole residents) | 00518 |
| 38 | Kayole | Kayole 1 Primary School (near Kayole Hospital, serving Kayole North and neighboring areas) | 00518 |
| 39 | Kayole | Imara Primary School (on Soweto/Kayole Road, opposite chief’s camp – Mugendo stage) | 00518 |
| 40 | Kayole/Komarock fringe | Komarock Primary School (near Naivas Komarock, serving nearby Kayole residents) | 00515 |
| 41 | Kayole | Various ECDE centers and day nurseries attached to public primary schools in the Kayole area | 00518 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Kayole North | Kayole 1 Health Centre (at Sabasaba stage, serving Kayole North and surrounding areas) | 00518 |
| 51 | Kayole | Kayole Hospital (near Kayole 1 Primary School) | 00518 |
| 52 | Kayole/Kangundo Road | Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (major referral hospital along Kangundo Road serving Kayole North) | 00518 |
| 53 | Kayole | Private clinics within Kayole North Residential Area | 00518 |
| 54 | Kayole | Pharmacies and small health facilities near Kayole shopping centers | 00518 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Kayole | Nairobi Christian Church / Nairobi Christian Academy complex near Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital (serving Kayole residents) | 00518 |
| 61 | Kayole | Churches used as polling centers in Kayole area (various denominations) | 00518 |
| 62 | Kayole North | Mosques serving Kayole North estates and Soweto-Kayole section | 00518 |
| 63 | Kayole | Kayole Catholic Church area (referenced in relation to Kayole South, but also serving congregants from Kayole North) | 00518 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Kayole North | Community halls and social centers linked to local schools and churches | 00518 |
| 71 | Kayole | Bondeni Playground and surrounding community space (serving Kayole residents) | 00518 |
| 72 | Kayole | Local youth centers and informal social spaces in Kayole inner estates | 00518 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | Kayole | Kayole Post Office (serving Kayole North and wider Kayole area) | 00518 |
| 76 | Embakasi | Embakasi Post Office (alternative post office with code 00501 for some P.O. Boxes of Kayole residents) | 00501 |
| 77 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi General Post Office (GPO) used by some institutions and individuals with 00100 P.O. Boxes | 00100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Kayole North?
Kayole North primarily uses postal code 00518, which is the code for the Kayole post office serving the wider Kayole area. ​
Where is the nearest post office to Kayole North?
The nearest post office for most Kayole North residents is the Kayole post office under code 00518, located within the Kayole area of Embakasi Central.​
What is the postal code for Soweto-Kayole area in Kayole North?
00518
What areas are covered by postal code 00518?
Postal code 00518 covers the wider Kayole area in Embakasi Central, including Kayole North, Kayole South, Kayole Central, and nearby estates that use the Kayole post office for mail services.​
Can Kayole North residents use 00100 as their postal code?
Some individuals and institutions in Kayole North may have P.O. Boxes registered at the Nairobi General Post Office under code 00100, and that code remains valid for those boxes.