Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00522 (Makadara).
- Sub-County: Makadara
- Location: Eastern Nairobi, along and off Jogoo Road
- Ward Type: Dense urban, mixed residential and commercial
- Main Areas: Harambee Estate, Jericho, parts of Buru Buru fringe, Rabai Road corridor, sections near Jogoo Road
Harambee Ward mainly uses postal code 00522 through the Makadara post office, which broadly serves the Industrial Area–Makadara belt of eastern Nairobi. Because Nairobi mail is collected from post office boxes rather than door delivery, some residents and institutions in Harambee also use alternative postal codes such as 00100 (Nairobi GPO) or 00515 (Buru Buru) based on where their P.O. Box is registered. The ward lies in eastern Nairobi, generally between Jogoo Road and the inner estates of Buru Buru and Jericho.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Industrial Area / Viwandani zone | Makadara / adjacent industrial belt | 00507 (Viwandani), 00500 (Enterprise Road) where applicable |
| South | Buru Buru estates and associated areas | Makadara | 00515 (Buru Buru) |
| East | Inner Eastlands residential areas including sections of Maringo/Hamza | Makadara | 00515 and 00522, depending on post office used |
| West | Estates and corridors closer to Nairobi’s inner city and Industrial Area | Makadara and neighbouring constituencies | 00522 and 00100 in some institutional cases |
Postal Codes For Harambee (Makadara)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type | Major Areas & Landmarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harambee | Harambee Estate Residential Area (off Rabai Road) | 00522 (primary), some 00515/00100 | Residential | Core Harambee Estate area |
| 2 | Harambee | Rabai Road corridor around Jericho and Harambee estates | 00522 | Residential | Corridor linking Jericho & Harambee |
| 3 | Jericho (near Harambee) | Jericho Estate sections serving Harambee polling stations | 00522 (some use 00515) | Residential | Jericho courts near Rabai Road |
| 4 | Buru Buru fringe | Buru Buru edges near Harambee Estate and Mumias Road | 00515 | Residential | Interface zones between Buru Buru & Harambee |
| 5 | Jogoo Road corridor | Built-up frontage along Jogoo Road near Harambee access roads | 00522 | Mixed use | Shops + residential blocks |
| 6 | Makadara area | General Makadara estates around Jogoo Road and adjacent to Harambee | 00522 | Residential | Makadara–Harambee shared estate zone |
| 7 | Harambee | Rabai Road – key access road linking Jogoo Road to Harambee and Jericho | 00522 | Transport | Primary access road |
| 8 | Makadara / Harambee access | Jogoo Road – main arterial road serving Makadara and Harambee | 00522 | Transport | Major Eastlands highway |
| 9 | Buru Buru fringe | Mumias South Road corridor near Buru Buru phases serving Harambee side residents | 00515 | Transport | Key Buru Buru–Harambee connector |
| 10 | Inner estate routes | Local roads within Harambee Estate connecting to Rabai Road | 00522 | Transport | Estate-to-estate connectors |
| 11 | Jericho/Harambee area | Jericho Market area near Rabai Road and estate | 00522 | Commercial | Major market near Jericho/Harambee |
| 12 | Buru Buru fringe | Buru Buru Shopping Centre along Mumias Road serving Harambee-side residents | 00515 | Commercial | Buru Buru Phase III/V shopping hub |
| 13 | Jogoo Road corridor | Small retail & service businesses along Jogoo Road | 00522 | Commercial | Jogoo Road shops & kiosks |
| 14 | Harambee Estate | Local kiosks & general shops within Harambee Estate courts | 00522 | Commercial | Internal estate shops |
| 15 | Harambee | Harambee Primary School, Mumbi Road off Rabai Road | 00522 | School | One of the main schools in Harambee |
| 16 | Jericho | Ofafa Jericho Primary School, Jericho Estate | 00522 | School | Major public school in Jericho |
| 17 | Buru Buru fringe | Buru Buru Girls Secondary School | 00515 | School | Serves Makadara & Harambee learners |
| 18 | Harambee/Jericho | Rabai Road Primary School near Jericho Market | 00522 | School | Large public primary school |
| 19 | Makadara area | Baraka Primary School between Buru Buru Phase V & III | 00515 | School | Well-known Buru Buru school |
| 20 | Wider Makadara | Bidii Primary School near Buru Buru Shopping Centre | 00515 | School | Major public school in Makadara |
| 21 | Harambee/Jericho | Metropolitan Hospital along Rabai Road | 00522 | Health | Major private hospital in area |
| 22 | Buru Buru fringe | Clinics around Buru Buru Shopping Centre | 00515 | Health | Private clinics serving Harambee residents |
| 23 | Jogoo Road corridor | Clinics & outpatient centres along Jogoo Road | 00522 | Health | Small health facilities |
| 24 | Buru Buru | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church near Mumias Road | 00515 | Religious | Large Catholic parish |
| 25 | Maringo/Buru Buru | St. Patrick’s Catholic Church area | 00515 | Religious | Community religious landmark |
| 26 | Harambee Estate | Local churches & mosques within Harambee Estate | 00522 | Religious | Various congregations |
| 27 | Harambee | Harambee Social Hall | 00522 | Community | Community activities & polling |
| 28 | Jericho | Jericho Social Hall | 00522 | Community | Known polling & event venue |
| 29 | Makadara/Buru Buru side | Lumumba Social Hall | 00522 | Community | Social hall serving multiple estates |
| 30 | Makadara | Makadara Post Office – main office for 00522 | 00522 | Post Office | Primary postal office for the ward |
| 31 | Buru Buru | Buru Buru Post Office | 00515 | Post Office | Serves Buru Buru + Harambee fringe |
| 32 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi GPO used by some residents & institutions | 00100 | Post Office | Main national GPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Harambee Ward?
Harambee Ward primarily uses postal code 00522, which is the Makadara post office code.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Harambee?
The nearest and most relevant post office for Harambee residents is Makadara Post Office, which operates under postal code 00522. Many people also use Buru Buru Post Office (00515) if they live nearer the Buru Buru side or prefer that location.
3. What is the postal code for Harambee Estate?
Harambee Estate is generally served by postal code 00522 through Makadara Post Office. Some residents may use alternative codes such as 00515 or 00100 depending on where their P.O. Box is registered, so always check the exact code on your address.
4. Does Harambee have its own post office?
Harambee does not have a standalone estate-branded post office. Instead, residents rely mainly on Makadara Post Office (00522) and, to a lesser extent, Buru Buru Post Office (00515) or Nairobi GPO (00100) for P.O. Boxes and postal services.