Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00501
- Sub-County: Embakasi South, Nairobi City County
- Location: South-Eastern Nairobi, along Mombasa Road and the railway corridor
- Ward Type: Middle-income, mixed-use urban residential and commercial ward
- Main Areas: Imara Daima Estate, Muimara Estate, Villa Franca, Sunrise Estate, AA Estate, Mastermind, Maziwa Area
Imara Daima uses postal code 00501 as part of the wider Embakasi postal zone that covers much of Embakasi South, including Imara Daima and neighbouring estates such as Pipeline and Kware. The ward stretches on the south-eastern side of Nairobi, generally between Mombasa Road and the railway line, and borders estates such as Fedha, Donholm, Pipeline, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Kware.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Donholm / Savannah–Fedha belt (generally across or near Outer Ring Road) | Embakasi East / Embakasi South environs | 00515–00518 range where applicable; many addresses still route via 00501 or 00500 depending on specific estate and P.O. Box. |
| South | Areas towards City Cabanas and JKIA corridor, including parts of Embakasi and industrial/commercial strips | Embakasi South / Embakasi East environs | Primarily 00501 for Embakasi area, with some businesses using Nairobi GPO 00100. |
| East | Pipeline and Kware areas, part of Embakasi South’s dense estates | Embakasi South | Mainly 00501, confirmed for Pipeline and Embakasi South addresses. |
| West | South B / Industrial Area / Mukuru Kwa Njenga corridor across Mombasa Road | Starehe / Embakasi West environs | Mix of codes including 00100 (Nairobi GPO) and other Industrial Area-related codes; usage depends on specific P.O. Box. |
Postal Codes For Imara Daima (Embakasi South)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Imara Daima Estate | Imara Daima Estate Residential Area | 00501 |
| 2 | Muimara Estate | Muimara Estate Gated Residential Area | 00501 |
| 3 | Villa Franca | Villa Franca Estate Residential Area | 00501 |
| 4 | Sunrise Estate | Sunrise Estate Residential Area | 00501 |
| 5 | Imara Daima Phase 2 | Imara Daima Phase 2 Residential Area | 00501 |
| 6 | AA Estate | AA Estate Middle-income Residential Area | 00501 |
| 7 | Mastermind | Mastermind Area Residential Neighbourhood | 00501 |
| 8 | Maziwa Area | Maziwa Area Residential Neighbourhood | 00501 |
| 9 | City Cabanas Area | City Cabanas / Imara Daima Junction Commercial Belt | 00501 |
| 10 | Imara Daima Estate | Imara Daima Railway Station (commuter rail stop serving the estate) | 00501 |
| 11 | Imara Daima Estate | Imara Daima Estate Grounds (major open field and polling centre) | 00501 |
| 12 | AA Estate | AA Villa Ground (open ground and polling centre) | 00501 |
| 13 | Unique Area | Unique Estate Gate (polling centre serving nearby residential blocks) | 00501 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 20 | Imara Daima Corridor | Mombasa Road (A8) – main highway bordering/serving Imara Daima | 00501 |
| 21 | Imara Daima Corridor | Tegla Loroupe Road – key internal access road within Imara Daima | 00501 |
| 22 | Imara Daima Corridor | Airport North Road – nearby access route connecting to JKIA and Industrial Area | 00501 |
| 23 | Imara Daima Estate | Imara Daima Estate internal paved roads (estate access network) | 00501 |
| 24 | City Cabanas Area | Access roads around City Cabanas/Imara Daima Junction linking to Mombasa Road | 00501 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 30 | Imara Daima Junction | Commercial centres around Imara Daima Junction (shops and small malls) | 00501 |
| 31 | City Cabanas Area | City Cabanas commercial and entertainment complex serving Imara Daima residents | 00501 |
| 32 | Imara Daima Estate | Local supermarkets, shops, and mini-malls within Imara Daima Estate | 00501 |
| 33 | Muimara / Villa Franca | Neighbourhood shopping centres in Muimara and Villa Franca estates | 00501 |
| 34 | Imara Daima / Mombasa Rd | Warehouses and godowns near Imara Daima along Mombasa Road | 00501 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 40 | Imara Daima Area | Embakasi Girls Secondary School (major school and IEBC polling centre) | 00501 |
| 41 | Imara Daima Area | MCC Primary School (polling centre with multiple polling stations) | 00501 |
| 42 | Imara Daima Area | Jabali Christian School (within ICC Imara compound, serving local community) | 00501 |
| 43 | Imara Daima Area | Riara Springs Academy (school near/serving Imara Daima) | 00501 |
| 44 | Imara Daima Area | King Solomon Education Centre (listed among nearby schools) | 00501 |
| 45 | Imara Daima Area | Bethel School (local school serving Imara Daima environs) | 00501 |
| 46 | Imara Daima Area | Galaxy Group of Schools / Galaxy Secondary (education facility near Imara Daima) | 00501 |
| 47 | Imara Daima Area | Diamond Junior School (listed as serving Imara Daima neighbourhood) | 00501 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Imara Daima Area | Huduma Family Access Medical Clinic (health facility accessible from Imara Daima) | 00501 |
| 51 | Imara Daima Area | Imara Health Centre (medical centre serving Imara Daima residents) | 00501 |
| 52 | Imara Daima Area | Imara Daima Medical Centre (private facility providing outpatient services) | 00501 |
| 53 | Imara Daima Area | Balozi Hospital Ltd (hospital near Imara Daima, accessed by local residents) | 00501 |
| 54 | Imara Daima / Ruben Corridor | Ruben Medical Clinic (health facility accessible from Imara Daima side) | 00501 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Imara Daima Area | ICC Imara (International Christian Centre Imara) – large church and community hub | 00501 |
| 61 | Imara Daima Area | Full Gospel Churches of Kenya – Imara Daima Worship Centre | 00501 |
| 62 | Imara Daima Estates | Local neighbourhood churches and fellowships within Imara Daima estates | 00501 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Imara Daima Estate | Imara Daima Estate Grounds (community field used for events and sports) | 00501 |
| 71 | ICC Imara Area | ICC Imara Connection Centre (community-oriented complex hosting church and school) | 00501 |
| 72 | Imara Daima Estates | Various estate social halls and residents’ associations in Muimara, Villa Franca, and other estates | 00501 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | Embakasi / Imara Daima Area | Embakasi Post Office (main post office associated with 00501, serving Imara Daima) | 00501 |
| 76 | Nairobi CBD / Wider Nairobi | Nairobi GPO – General Post Office | 00500 |