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Baba Dogo Postal Code 00618 (Ruaraka): All Areas

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Marble

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  • Postal Code(s): 00618 (Ruaraka Post Office)
  • Sub-County: Ruaraka
  • Location: North-Eastern Nairobi
  • Ward Type: Dense urban, industrial–residential mixed
  • Main Areas: Baba Dogo, Kariadudu, parts of Kariobangi area, nearby Korogocho and Lucky Summer estates

Baba Dogo Ward uses postal code 00618 through the Ruaraka Post Office, which serves much of Ruaraka Constituency in north-eastern Nairobi. The ward is part of Ruaraka Constituency and Nairobi City County and is characterized by a mix of densely populated residential estates, light industry, warehouses, and small businesses.

The ward lies close to areas such as Kariobangi, Korogocho, Mathare North, and Lucky Summer, forming part of a broader industrial and low– to middle-income residential belt in north-eastern Nairobi.

Neighboring Wards & Boundaries

DirectionNeighboring Ward/AreaSub-CountyPostal Code
NorthLucky Summer areaRuaraka00622 / 00618 (varies by facility)
SouthMathare North areaRuaraka / Mathare axis00618 / 00100 (varies)
EastKorogocho and parts of Kariobangi areaRuaraka00618
WestIndustrial and residential stretches toward Thika Road and Ngumba/Muthaiga North areasRuaraka / adjacent zones00618 / 00619 (Muthaiga)

Postal Codes For Baba Dogo (Ruaraka)

#Ward/AreaLocation / FacilityPostal CodeTypeMajor Areas & Landmarks / Notes
1Baba DogoBaba Dogo Residential Area00618Residential
2Baba DogoKariadudu Residential Area00618Residential
3Baba DogoKariadudu Landmark Grounds00618Landmark
4Baba DogoBaba Dogo Industrial/Light Manufacturing Zone00618Landmark
5Baba DogoInner Baba Dogo Estates and Courts00618Residential
6Near Baba DogoKariobangi Area (adjacent to Baba Dogo)00618Residential
7Near Baba DogoKorogocho Area (adjacent settlement)00618Residential
8Near Baba DogoMathare North Area (southern side of ward)00618Residential
15Baba DogoBaba Dogo Road00618TransportMajor road access
16Baba DogoLocal access spurs off Baba Dogo Road within estates00618TransportInternal estate access
17Near Baba DogoConnections from Baba Dogo Road toward Outer Ring/Thika Road00618TransportCorridor connections
25Baba DogoSmall-scale markets and kiosks along Baba Dogo Road00618CommercialLocal commerce
26KariaduduOpen-air trading areas at Kariadudu grounds00618CommercialMarket space
27Baba DogoLight industrial and warehouse cluster serving Ruaraka area00618CommercialWarehousing and light industry
35Baba DogoBaba Dogo Primary School00618School
36Baba DogoBaba Dogo Secondary School00618School
37Baba DogoMM Chandaria Primary School00618School
38Baba DogoSacred Heart Catholic School00618School
50Baba DogoBabadogo Medical Health Centre00618Health
60Baba DogoSacred Heart Catholic Church (within Sacred Heart School)00618ReligiousChurch within school compound
70Baba DogoACREF Centre00618CommunityCommunity/social facility
71KariaduduLandmark Grounds Kariadudu (community and social gathering)00618CommunityCivic/community grounds
72Baba DogoUmoja Goat Sellers Society Grounds00618CommunityCivic/community space
75RuarakaRuaraka Post Office00618Post OfficePostal service facility
76Nairobi CBDNairobi GPO (for P.O. Boxes such as some 00100 Baba Dogo listings)00100Post OfficeMain General Post Office for P.O. Boxes

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the postal code for Baba Dogo Ward?

Baba Dogo Ward primarily uses postal code 00618, which is the code for the Ruaraka Post Office that serves most addresses in the area. Some residents and institutions may use 00100 if their P.O. Box is registered at Nairobi GPO.

2. Where is the nearest post office to Baba Dogo?

The nearest dedicated post office serving Baba Dogo is the Ruaraka Post Office under postal code 00618.

3. What is the postal code for Kariadudu near Baba Dogo?

Kariadudu, which is closely associated with Baba Dogo Ward, generally uses postal code 00618 through the Ruaraka Post Office.

4. Does Baba Dogo have its own post office?

Baba Dogo does not have a standalone post office building branded solely as “Baba Dogo Post Office.” Instead, postal services are provided through the Ruaraka Post Office using code 00618, and some users keep boxes at Nairobi GPO (00100).

5. What areas are covered by postal code 00618?

Postal code 00618 is associated with Ruaraka and covers a wide area including Baba Dogo estates, Kariadudu, and other parts of Ruaraka Constituency.

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