Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00609
- Sub-County: Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi County
- Location: Northern Nairobi, off Thika Superhighway and along Kamiti Road
- Area: Approximately 13.9 km²
- Population (2019): About 39,994 residents
- Ward Type: Mixed urban, with dense residential estates and nearby institutional and industrial zones
- Main Areas: Kahawa West Estate, Kiwanja/Membley area, Jacaranda Estate, Kahawa Garrison area, Kamiti Prison neighborhood, Kenyatta University/KUTRRH fringe
Kahawa West uses postal code 00609 as its primary code because it lies within the wider Kahawa–Kenyatta University postal area in Roysambu Constituency, northern Nairobi. The ward covers roughly 13.9 square kilometres and had a population of just under forty thousand people. The ward stretches westwards from the Thika Superhighway into Kamiti Road, with residential estates such as Kahawa West Estate, Kiwanja and Jacaranda linked by a network of access roads feeding into Kamiti Road.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Kahawa Sukari / parts of Kiambu County across Thika Road | Ruiru (Kiambu) / interface with Roysambu | 00605 / 00609 (varies by post office) |
| South | Zimmerman and Roysambu wards | Roysambu, Nairobi | Commonly 00620 (Roysambu), 00600 or 00100 on some addresses |
| East | Kahawa / Kenyatta University and Kahawa Wendani areas | Roysambu, Nairobi | 00609 (Kenyatta University / Kahawa) |
| West | Kamiti Maximum Security Prison area and peri-urban land towards Kiambu | Roysambu / Kiambu border zone | Often associated with 00609 or 00600 depending on service office |
Postal Codes For Kahawa West (Roysambu)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Kahawa West Estate | Kahawa West Residential Area (core estate off Kamiti Road) | 00609 | Residential |
| 2 | Kiwanja / Wembley | Kiwanja Settlement and Wembley area behind Kenyatta University | 00609 | Residential |
| 3 | Jacaranda | Jacaranda Estate, planned apartments within Kahawa West | 00609 | Residential |
| 4 | Kahawa Garrison Area | Residential and institutional area around Kahawa Garrison | 00609 | Residential/Institutional |
| 5 | Kamiti Prison Neighborhood | Built-up area near Kamiti Maximum Security Prison | 00609 | Residential/Institutional |
| 6 | Kahawa West Market Area | Kahawa West Market and surrounding shops | 00609 | Landmark/Commercial |
| 7 | Kahawa West Station Area | Area around Kahawa West Station Road | 00609 | Residential/Commercial |
| 8 | Farmer’s Choice Vicinity | Industrial zone around Farmer’s Choice factory | 00609 | Industrial |
| 9 | Kahawa West / Njua | Locality listed with Kahawa West/Njua addresses | 00600 | Residential |
| 10 | Kiwanja (alternative addresses) | Addresses cited as Kiwanja, Kahawa West | 00600 | Residential |
| 11 | Kahawa West Estate (PO Boxes) | Some businesses using Nairobi GPO-based PO Boxes | 00100 | General (PO Box) |
| 12 | Kahawa – Kenyatta University Fringe | Area near Kenyatta University and KUTRRH but within Kahawa West catchment | 00609 | Residential/Institutional |
| 13 | Kahawa Wendani Edge | Areas immediately adjacent to Kahawa Wendani but served from Kahawa West side | 00609 | Residential |
| 14 | Githurai Interface | Pockets of development between Kahawa West and Githurai | 00609 | Residential/Mixed |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Kahawa West | Kamiti Road (main access road through Kahawa West) | 00609 | Transport |
| 16 | Kahawa West | Kahawa West Station Road (link road off Kamiti Road) | 00609 | Transport |
| 17 | Kahawa West | Bima Road and connecting estate roads | 00609 | Transport |
| 18 | Kahawa West | Access roads towards Kamiti Prison from Kahawa West | 00609 | Transport |
| 19 | Kahawa West | Internal estate roads within Kahawa West Estate courts | 00609 | Transport |
| 20 | Kahawa West | Link routes from Kahawa West to Thika Superhighway via Githurai/Kahawa | 00609 | Transport |
| 21 | Kahawa West | Local access roads into Kiwanja/Membley area | 00609 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Kahawa West | Kahawa West Market | 00609 | Commercial |
| 26 | Kahawa West | Local shopping centre near Farmer’s Choice area | 00609 | Commercial |
| 27 | Kahawa West | Kahawa West neighbourhood shops along Station Road | 00609 | Commercial |
| 28 | Kahawa West | Small shopping centre serving Kiwanja/Membley | 00609 | Commercial |
| 29 | Kahawa West | Retail strip along Kamiti Road in Kahawa West | 00609 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Kahawa West | Kahawa West Primary School (also IEBC polling station) | 00609 | School |
| 36 | Kahawa West | KBA School (polling station within Kahawa West ward) | 00609 | School |
| 37 | Kahawa West | Mahiga Primary School (polling station, near Equity Afia) | 00609 | School |
| 38 | Kahawa West | Kamiti Primary School (designated polling station) | 00609 | School |
| 39 | Kahawa West | Kiwanja Primary School (polling station in Kiwanja area) | 00609 | School |
| 40 | Kahawa West | Kenyatta University Primary School (within Roysambu, serving Kahawa West area) | 00609 | School |
| 41 | Kahawa West | St. Ann Lifred Schools – Kahawa West Campus | 00609 | School |
| 42 | Kahawa West | Marion Preparatory / Marion Schools – Kahawa West Campus | 00609 | School |
| 43 | Kahawa West | Niceways School, Kahawa West (off Bima Road) | 00609 | School |
| 44 | Kahawa West | Kahawa Christian Secondary School (within Kahawa West sub-location) | 00609 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Kahawa West | Kahawa West Family Medical Centre | 00609 | Health |
| 51 | Kahawa West | Equity Afia Medical Centre – Kahawa West (near Mahiga Primary) | 00609 | Health |
| 52 | Kahawa West | Bridging Hospital Kahawa West | 00609 | Health |
| 53 | Kahawa West | St Joseph Mukasa Dispensary (within St Joseph Mukasa Catholic compound) | 00609 | Health |
| 54 | Kahawa West | Kahawa Garrison Hospital (serving Kahawa West and neighbouring areas) | 00609 | Health |
| 55 | Kahawa West | Manor Health Services / Manor Healthcare (serving Kahawa West/Kahawa area) | 00609 | Health |
| 56 | Kahawa West | Kamiti Prison Hospital (serving the prison and nearby community) | 00609 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Kahawa West | PEFA Church Kahawa West – Cathedral of Grace | 00609 | Religious |
| 61 | Kahawa West | St Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church – Kahawa West Parish | 00609 | Religious |
| 62 | Kahawa West | Other local churches in Kahawa West Estate (various denominations) | 00609 | Religious |
| 63 | Kahawa West | Churches around Kiwanja/Membley estate | 00609 | Religious |
| 64 | Kahawa West | Mosques and prayer centres serving the Kahawa West community | 00609 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Kahawa West | Church-based community facilities at St Joseph Mukasa (self-help group and social services) | 00609 | Community |
| 71 | Kahawa West | Informal community grounds and youth fields in Kahawa West Estate | 00609 | Community |
| 72 | Kahawa West | Open spaces and playgrounds around local schools used for community events | 00609 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Kahawa / Kenyatta University | Kenyatta University Post Office (serving Kahawa/Kahawa West area) | 00609 | Post Office |
| 76 | Roysambu / Githurai Corridor | Nearby post offices and PO Box services accessed via Roysambu, Githurai or Nairobi GPO | 00100 / 00600 / 00620 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Kahawa West?
00609
Where is the nearest post office to Kahawa West?
The nearest full-service post office for most Kahawa West residents is the Kenyatta University post office along Thika Superhighway.
What is the postal code for Kahawa West Estate itself?
00609
What areas are covered by postal code 00609?
00609
Why do some Kahawa West addresses show 00100 or 00600 instead of 00609?
This happens because postal codes in Nairobi are linked to the post office where the PO Box is registered, not just to the physical neighbourhood. Some Kahawa West businesses and institutions have PO Boxes at Nairobi GPO (00100) or other offices like those associated with 00600, so their mailing address reflects those codes even though they operate in Kahawa West.
Is Kahawa West considered part of Kasarani or Roysambu?
Administratively, Kahawa West is a county assembly ward within Roysambu Constituency in Nairobi County.