Quick Answer:
- Main Postal Code: 00610
- Alternative Codes Used: 00100 (GPO Nairobi – used in parts of Pumwani Ward)
- Location: Central-Eastern Nairobi
- Number of Wards (5): Pumwani, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South, Airbase, California
- Total Area: 8.80 km²
- Population (2019 Census): 268,276
The main postal code for Kamukunji Constituency is 00610, covering the prominent Eastleigh commercial district and surrounding residential areas. This constituency, located east of Nairobi’s Central Business District, is renowned as one of East Africa’s largest open-air markets, often called “Little Mogadishu” due to its significant Somali business community.
Kamukunji is bordered by Starehe Constituency to the west, Makadara Constituency to the south, Embakasi West Constituency to the east, and Mathare Constituency to the north. The area is served by Eastleigh Post Office and residents can also access services at the General Post Office (GPO) in the CBD. Some areas within Pumwani Ward use postal code 00100 (GPO Nairobi).

All Kamukunji Wards Postal Codes
| Ward | Postal Code(s) | Population (2019) | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) | Ward Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumwani | 00100, 00610 | ~48,000 | 1.9 | 25,263 | Mixed (Residential/Commercial) |
| Eastleigh North | 00610 | ~62,000 | 2.0 | 31,000 | Commercial/Residential |
| Eastleigh South | 00610 | ~58,000 | 1.8 | 32,222 | Commercial/Residential |
| Airbase | 00610 | ~52,000 | 1.7 | 30,588 | Residential/Military |
| California | 00610 | ~48,000 | 1.4 | 34,286 | High-Density Residential |
All Postal Codes For Kamukunji
| # | Ward Name | Area / Location | Postal Code | Classification / Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUMWANI WARD | ||||
| 1 | Pumwani | Pumwani Estate | 00100 | Residential |
| 2 | Pumwani | Muthurwa | 00100 | Mixed-Use |
| 3 | Pumwani | Shauri Moyo | 00100 | Residential |
| 4 | Pumwani | Majengo | 00100 | Residential |
| 5 | Pumwani | Kamukunji Grounds | 00100 | Public Space |
| 6 | Pumwani | Biafra | 00610 | Residential |
| 7 | Pumwani | Gorofani | 00610 | Residential |
| 8 | Pumwani | Bondeni | 00610 | Residential |
| 9 | Pumwani | Kinyago | 00100 | Residential |
| 10 | Pumwani | Sophia | 00100 | Residential |
| 11 | Pumwani | Gikomba Area | 00100 | Commercial |
| 12 | Pumwani | Kaburini | 00100 | Residential |
| 13 | Pumwani | Pumwani Maternity Hosp | 00100 | Hospital |
| 14 | Pumwani | Kamukunji Secondary | 00100 | School |
| 15 | Pumwani | Muthurwa Primary | 00100 | School |
| 16 | Pumwani | Our Lady of Mercy Pri | 00100 | School |
| 17 | Pumwani | Heshima Primary | 00100 | School |
| 18 | Pumwani | Child Survival Pri | 00100 | School |
| 19 | Pumwani | Pumwani Health Center | 00100 | Health |
| 20 | Pumwani | Biafra Health Center | 00610 | Health |
| 21 | Pumwani | Pumwani Social Hall | 00100 | Community |
| 22 | Pumwani | Gikomba Market | 00100 | Commercial |
| 23 | Pumwani | Muthurwa Market | 00100 | Commercial |
| EASTLEIGH NORTH WARD | ||||
| 24 | Eastleigh North | Section I (First Ave) | 00610 | Commercial |
| 25 | Eastleigh North | Section II (Central) | 00610 | Commercial |
| 26 | Eastleigh North | Garissa Lodge Area | 00610 | Commercial |
| 27 | Eastleigh North | Madina Area | 00610 | Commercial |
| 28 | Eastleigh North | Dubai Complex | 00610 | Commercial |
| 29 | Eastleigh North | Galaxy Area | 00610 | Commercial |
| 30 | Eastleigh North | Olympic Area | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 31 | Eastleigh North | Athumani Street | 00610 | Commercial |
| 32 | Eastleigh North | Jam Street | 00610 | Commercial |
| 33 | Eastleigh North | First Avenue North | 00610 | Commercial |
| 34 | Eastleigh North | Second Avenue | 00610 | Commercial |
| 35 | Eastleigh North | Third Avenue | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 36 | Eastleigh North | New Eastleigh Primary | 00610 | School |
| 37 | Eastleigh North | Eastleigh High School | 00610 | School |
| 38 | Eastleigh North | St. Teresa’s Boys Pri | 00610 | School |
| 39 | Eastleigh North | Garissa Lodge | 00610 | Commercial |
| 40 | Eastleigh North | Madina Mall | 00610 | Commercial |
| 41 | Eastleigh North | Dubai Shopping Cmplx | 00610 | Commercial |
| 42 | Eastleigh North | Galaxy Mall | 00610 | Commercial |
| 43 | Eastleigh North | Eastleigh Post Office | 00610 | Government |
| 44 | Eastleigh North | Amal Plaza | 00610 | Commercial |
| 45 | Eastleigh North | Olympic Mall | 00610 | Commercial |
| EASTLEIGH SOUTH WARD | ||||
| 46 | Eastleigh South | Section III | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 47 | Eastleigh South | Kiambiu | 00610 | Informal Settlement |
| 48 | Eastleigh South | General Waruingi St | 00610 | Commercial |
| 49 | Eastleigh South | Fifth Avenue | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 50 | Eastleigh South | Sixth Avenue | 00610 | Residential |
| 51 | Eastleigh South | Seventh Avenue | 00610 | Residential |
| 52 | Eastleigh South | Zawadi Area | 00610 | Residential |
| 53 | Eastleigh South | Islii Area | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 54 | Eastleigh South | Kamukunji Road Area | 00610 | Commercial |
| 55 | Eastleigh South | Eighth Avenue | 00610 | Residential |
| 56 | Eastleigh South | Mwembe Tayari | 00610 | Commercial |
| 57 | Eastleigh South | California Est South | 00610 | Residential |
| 58 | Eastleigh South | Zawadi Primary School | 00610 | School |
| 59 | Eastleigh South | Kiambiu Social Hall | 00610 | Community |
| 60 | Eastleigh South | St. Teresa Girls High | 00610 | School |
| 61 | Eastleigh South | Compit Ed. Centre | 00610 | School |
| 62 | Eastleigh South | Mary Happy High Sch | 00610 | School |
| 63 | Eastleigh South | Rabbani High School | 00610 | School |
| 64 | Eastleigh South | Eastleigh Dist. Hosp | 00610 | Health |
| 65 | Eastleigh South | Kiambiu Health Ctr | 00610 | Health |
| 66 | Eastleigh South | Section III Market | 00610 | Commercial |
| 67 | Eastleigh South | Islii Shopping Center | 00610 | Commercial |
| AIRBASE WARD | ||||
| 68 | Airbase | Moi Air Base | 00610 | Military |
| 69 | Airbase | Eastleigh Airport Area | 00610 | Military/Residential |
| 70 | Airbase | Maina Wanjigi Estate | 00610 | Residential |
| 71 | Airbase | Ngei Estate | 00610 | Residential |
| 72 | Airbase | Phase One | 00610 | Residential |
| 73 | Airbase | Phase Two | 00610 | Residential |
| 74 | Airbase | Pangani Extension | 00610 | Residential |
| 75 | Airbase | Airbase Estate | 00610 | Residential |
| 76 | Airbase | Bahati Section | 00610 | Residential |
| 77 | Airbase | Kosovo Area | 00610 | Informal |
| 78 | Airbase | Gen Mulinge Rd Area | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 79 | Airbase | Airport Road | 00610 | Commercial |
| 80 | Airbase | Eastleigh Airport Pri | 00610 | School |
| 81 | Airbase | Maina Wanjigi Sec | 00610 | School |
| 82 | Airbase | Pumwani Boys High | 00610 | School |
| 83 | Airbase | Airbase Health Centre | 00610 | Health |
| 84 | Airbase | Kenya Air Force Hosp | 00610 | Health |
| 85 | Airbase | Ansara Sunna Trust | 00610 | Religious |
| 86 | Airbase | Airbase Comm. Center | 00610 | Community |
| 87 | Airbase | Gen Mulinge Rd Mkt | 00610 | Commercial |
| 88 | Airbase | Airbase Police Stn | 00610 | Government |
| CALIFORNIA WARD | ||||
| 89 | California | California Estate | 00610 | Residential |
| 90 | California | New California | 00610 | Residential |
| 91 | California | California North | 00610 | Residential |
| 92 | California | California South | 00610 | Residential |
| 93 | California | Bahati Area | 00610 | Residential |
| 94 | California | California Central | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 95 | California | Eastleigh Extension | 00610 | Residential |
| 96 | California | Huruma Border Area | 00610 | Residential |
| 97 | California | California Heights | 00610 | Residential |
| 98 | California | New Pumwani | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 99 | California | Jogoo Road Junction | 00610 | Commercial |
| 100 | California | Fourth Ave Extension | 00610 | Mixed-Use |
| 101 | California | New Pumwani Primary | 00610 | School |
| 102 | California | California Primary | 00610 | School |
| 103 | California | California Health Ctr | 00610 | Health |
| 104 | California | California Mosque | 00610 | Religious |
| 105 | California | California Shopping | 00610 | Commercial |
| 106 | California | Bahati Community Hall | 00610 | Community |
| 107 | California | California Police Post | 00610 | Government |
| 108 | California | California Estate Mkt | 00610 | Commercial |
| 109 | California | Eastleigh Comm Church | 00610 | Religious |
| 110 | California | California Youth Ctr | 00610 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 111 | All Wards | Eastleigh Post Office | 00610 | Full Service |
| 112 | Pumwani | GPO Nairobi | 00100 | Alternative |
| 113 | Pumwani | Pumwani Sub-Post Off | 00100 | Local Service |
Frequently Asked Questions
The main postal code for Kamukunji Constituency is 00610, which serves the Eastleigh commercial district and most residential areas.
Kamukunji has 5 wards: Pumwani, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South, Airbase, and California.
Eastleigh uses postal code 00610. This code covers all three sections of Eastleigh—Section I near Juja Road, Section II which is the main commercial center, and Section III extending toward Jogoo Road.
Pumwani Ward primarily uses postal code 00100 (GPO Nairobi). This includes areas like Pumwani Estate, Muthurwa, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo
Eastleigh Post Office is located on First Avenue, Eastleigh, within the commercial heart of the neighborhood.
Kiambiu informal settlement uses postal code 00610 as it falls within Eastleigh South Ward. Residents can access postal services at the Eastleigh Post Office on First Avenue
Contact Information
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Eastleigh Post Office | Phone: 0734 270 027 Address: First Avenue, Eastleigh, 00610 geo.mycyber |
| Posta Kenya Customer Care | Phone: 020 324 2000 Email: customercare@posta.co.ke Website: www.posta.co.ke |
| Kamukunji Sub-County Office | Location: Pumwani Phone: 020 2222222 |
| Kamukunji NG-CDF Office | Website: kamukunji.ngcdf.go.ke kamukunji.ngcdf |