Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00611
- Sub-County: Mathare
- Location: Central‑Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, informal and low‑income residential
- Main Areas: Huruma Estate Flats, Kambi Moto, Huruma Corner, Huruma Stadium area, Mathare North border, Outering Road/Juja Road corridor
Huruma Ward uses postal code 00611 as part of Mathare Constituency in central‑eastern Nairobi. This code is associated with the Mathare Valley Post Office along Juja Road, which handles most mail for Mathare’s dense informal settlements and surrounding low‑income estates. The ward lies between Juja Road and Outering Road, close to areas such as Kariobangi North, Mathare North and Kiamaiko. Major access routes include Juja Road on the western side and Outering Road to the east, with local internal roads leading to Huruma Estate Flats, Huruma Stadium and surrounding villages.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Mathare North / Kariobangi North areas | Ruaraka / Kariobangi environs | 00622 / 00615 (as commonly used in those areas) |
| South | Inner Mathare Valley settlements (Mabatini / Hospital areas) | Mathare | 00611 |
| East | Kiamaiko and parts of Kariobangi / Outering Road corridor | Mathare / Ruaraka | 00611 / 00615 (varies by exact estate) |
| West | Juja Road corridor towards Eastleigh and Pangani | Starehe / Kamukunji environs | 00100 / 00610 (varies by exact location) |
Postal Codes For Huruma (Mathare)
| No. | Ward / Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huruma | Huruma Estate Flats Residential Area | 00611 | Residential |
| 2 | Huruma | Huruma Stadium Area Residential Zone | 00611 | Residential |
| 3 | Kambi Moto | Kambi Moto Village Residential Area | 00611 | Residential |
| 4 | Huruma Corner | Huruma Corner Neighborhood | 00611 | Residential |
| 5 | Mathare Edge | Settlement area bordering Mathare Valley | 00611 | Residential |
| 6 | Juja Road Corridor | Apartments and shops along Juja Road near Huruma | 00611 | Residential |
| 7 | Outering Junction | Residential area near Outering Road / Huruma access | 00611 | Residential |
| 8 | Huruma Flats Inner | Inner courtyards and blocks within Huruma Flats | 00611 | Residential |
| 9 | Huruma Market Area | Densely settled zone around local market | 00611 | Residential |
| 10 | Huruma Village Clusters | Mixed informal structures around Huruma villages | 00611 | Residential |
| 11 | Juja Road Area | Juja Road segment serving Huruma | 00611 | Transport |
| 12 | Outering Road Access | Outering Road near Huruma / Kariobangi junction | 00611 | Transport |
| 13 | Huruma Road | Local access road into Huruma Estate Flats | 00611 | Transport |
| 14 | Huruma Stadium Road | Road leading to Huruma Stadium area | 00611 | Transport |
| 15 | Estate Internal Roads | Internal estate roads within Huruma Flats | 00611 | Transport |
| 16 | Link Road to Kariobangi | Local connector towards Kariobangi and Mathare North | 00611 | Transport |
| 17 | Huruma | Huruma Market (local open-air trading area) | 00611 | Commercial |
| 18 | Huruma Corner | Shops and kiosks at Huruma Corner Centre | 00611 | Commercial |
| 19 | Juja Road | Roadside shops and hardware stores along Juja Road (Huruma stretch) | 00611 | Commercial |
| 20 | Stadium Area | Small businesses around Huruma Stadium | 00611 | Commercial |
| 21 | Kambi Moto | Local kiosks and food stalls within Kambi Moto village | 00611 | Commercial |
| 22 | Estate Centres | Mixed retail outlets in inner-estate centres | 00611 | Commercial |
| 23 | Huruma | Huruma Primary School | 00611 | School |
| 24 | Huruma | Huruma Girls Secondary School | 00611 | School |
| 25 | Huruma | Huruma Mixed Secondary / Day School | 00611 | School |
| 26 | Huruma | Local community nursery schools and ECDE centres | 00611 | School |
| 27 | Kambi Moto | Informal community schools within Kambi Moto Area | 00611 | School |
| 28 | Stadium Area | Youth training and informal learning centres | 00611 | School |
| 29 | Juja Road Vicinity | Private academies and small primary schools | 00611 | School |
| 30 | Estate Learning Centres | Faith-based / CBO-run learning centres | 00611 | School |
| 31 | Huruma | Huruma Nursing Home | 00611 | Health |
| 32 | Huruma | Huruma Lions Eye Hospital / Clinic services | 00611 | Health |
| 33 | Huruma | Local health centres and dispensaries | 00611 | Health |
| 34 | Kambi Moto | Community-based clinics within Kambi Moto | 00611 | Health |
| 35 | Juja Road | Clinics and medical centres along Juja Road | 00611 | Health |
| 36 | Stadium Area | Basic health outreach points | 00611 | Health |
| 37 | Huruma | Major churches used as polling stations | 00611 | Religious |
| 38 | Huruma | Mosques within Huruma settlements | 00611 | Religious |
| 39 | Kambi Moto | Community churches in Kambi Moto | 00611 | Religious |
| 40 | Stadium Area | Churches near Huruma Stadium | 00611 | Religious |
| 41 | Juja Road Vicinity | Churches and mosques along Juja Road | 00611 | Religious |
| 42 | Estate Prayer Centres | Small prayer centres within estates | 00611 | Religious |
| 43 | Huruma | Huruma Stadium (sports & community events venue) | 00611 | Community |
| 44 | Huruma | Community halls and social halls | 00611 | Community |
| 45 | Kambi Moto | Local CBO offices and youth centres | 00611 | Community |
| 46 | Juja Road | Youth and community projects | 00611 | Community |
| 47 | Ward-wide | Informal meeting grounds and open spaces | 00611 | Community |
| 48 | Mathare | Mathare Valley Post Office (Juja Road opposite MAB) | 00611 | Post Office |
| 49 | Nairobi CBD | GPO City Square (used by some Huruma P.O. Boxes) | 00100 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Huruma Ward in Mathare?
Huruma Ward in Mathare primarily uses postal code 00611.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Huruma?
The nearest and most relevant post office for Huruma residents is Mathare Valley Post Office on Juja Road, opposite Moi Air Base.
3. What is the postal code for Huruma Estate Flats?
Huruma Estate Flats use postal code 00611 for most mail and parcel services.
4. Does Huruma Ward have its own post office?
Huruma itself does not have a separate post office building within the estate, but it is directly served by Mathare Valley Post Office on Juja Road.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00611?
Postal code 00611 covers much of Mathare Constituency, including Huruma Ward, Mabatini, parts of Hospital Ward, Ngei and nearby settlements along Juja Road. Within Huruma it applies to Huruma Estate Flats, Kambi Moto, Huruma Corner and surrounding residential clusters.