Quick Answer: The postal code for Karen is 00502 and for Langata is 00509. Other codes in this region include 00504 (Kibra/Kibera), 00505 (Ngong Road), 00517 (Uhuru Gardens), and 00508 (Yaya Centre). This southwestern region has 7 post offices.
About Karen & Lang’ata
Karen and Lang’ata form Nairobi’s prestigious southwestern suburbs. Named after Danish author Karen Blixen (“Out of Africa”), Karen is one of Africa’s most exclusive neighborhoods, featuring large estates, horse ranches, and stunning views of the Ngong Hills.
Lang’ata offers a mix of residential options from the upscale Langata proper to various estates. The area is home to major attractions including Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Bomas of Kenya.
Kibra (formerly Kibera), located between these suburbs, is one of Africa’s largest informal settlements and has its own postal code and post office.
Karen & Lang’ata Post Offices
| Post Office | Postal Code | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Karen | 00502 | Karen shopping center |
| Langata | 00509 | Lang’ata Road |
| Mchumbi Road (Kibra) | 00504 | Kibera |
| Ngong Road | 00505 | Ngong Road corridor |
| Uhuru Gardens | 00517 | Near Uhuru Gardens |
| Yaya Towers | 00508 | Yaya Centre, Hurlingham |
| Viwandani | 00507 | Dagoretti |
Complete List: Karen & Lang’ata Areas & Postal Codes
Karen (00502)
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karen | 00502 | Main Karen area |
| Karen Hardy | 00502 | Near Karen C |
| Karen Plains | 00502 | Near Karen Blixen |
| Bogani | 00502 | Near Karen |
| Kerarapon | 00502 | Karen outskirts |
| Mbagathi Ridge | 00502 | Near Karen |
| Karen C | 00502 | Near Hardy |
| Silanga | 00502 | Karen edge |
| Miotoni | 00502 | Near Karen |
| Marula Lane | 00502 | Near Hub Karen |
| The Hub Karen Area | 00502 | Shopping mall area |
| Karen Country Club | 00502 | Golf club area |
Langata (00509)
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Langata | 00509 | Main Langata |
| Langata South | 00509 | Near National Park |
| Nairobi West | 00509 | Near Wilson Airport |
| Otiende | 00509 | Near Langata |
| Mugumoini | 00509 | Near Langata |
| Bomas | 00509 | Bomas of Kenya area |
| Carnivore | 00509 | Near Carnivore restaurant |
| Wilson Airport | 00509 | Domestic airport |
| T-Mall Area | 00509 | Near T-Mall |
| Galleria Area | 00509 | Near Galleria Mall |
| Magiwa | 00509 | Near Langata |
| Southlands | 00509 | Near Langata |
Kibra/Kibera (00504)
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kibra (Kibera) | 00504 | Main settlement |
| Olympic | 00504 | Near Kibera |
| Laini Saba | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Gatwekera | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Soweto East (Kibera) | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Soweto West (Kibera) | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Lindi | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Makina | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Mashimoni | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Silanga | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Siranga | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Raila | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Kambi Muru | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
| Sarang’ombe | 00504 | Section of Kibera |
Ngong Road Corridor (00505)
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ngong Road | 00505 | Main corridor |
| Ng’ando | 00505 | Near Ngong Road |
| Racecourse | 00505 | Near Ngong Racecourse |
| Junction area | 00505 | Near Junction Mall |
| Corner Baridi | 00505 | Near Ngong Road |
Dagoretti (00507)
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dagoretti Corner | 00507 | Major junction |
| Dagoretti Market | 00507 | Market area |
| Waithaka | 00507 | Near Dagoretti |
| Mutuini | 00507 | Near Dagoretti |
| Ruthimitu | 00507 | Near Dagoretti |
| Uthiru | 00605 | Uses separate code |
| Riruta | 00100 | Uses GPO code |
| Kawangware | 00100 | Uses GPO code |
| Satellite | 00100 | Near Kawangware |
Other Southwest Areas
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uhuru Gardens | 00517 | Historic gardens |
| Nyayo Stadium area | 00506 | Uses South code |
| Yaya Centre | 00508 | Hurlingham |
Key Institutions in Karen & Lang’ata
Schools
| School | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Banda School | 00502 |
| Braeburn Karen | 00502 |
| Karen C Primary | 00502 |
| Hillcrest International | 00502 |
| St. Mary’s School | 00502 |
| Langata High School | 00509 |
| Olympic Primary | 00504 |
Hospitals
| Hospital | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Karen Hospital | 00502 |
| Langata Hospital | 00509 |
| Mbagathi Hospital | 00503 |
Shopping
| Mall/Center | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| The Hub Karen | 00502 |
| Karen Crossroads | 00502 |
| Galleria Mall | 00509 |
| T-Mall | 00509 |
| Karen Provision Stores | 00502 |
| Langata Link | 00509 |
Tourist Attractions
| Attraction | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park | 00509 |
| Giraffe Centre | 00509 |
| David Sheldrick Trust | 00509 |
| Bomas of Kenya | 00509 |
| Karen Blixen Museum | 00502 |
| Kazuri Beads | 00502 |
| Utamaduni Craft Centre | 00509 |
Other Institutions
| Institution | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Kenya School of Law | 00502 |
| Wilson Airport | 00509 |
| Langata Cemetery | 00509 |
| Uhuru Gardens Memorial | 00517 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Karen’s postal code is 00502. This covers all of Karen including Hardy, Bogani, Kerarapon, and areas around The Hub Karen shopping mall.
Langata uses postal code 00509. This covers Langata proper, Nairobi West, Otiende, Bomas, and areas near Nairobi National Park.
Kibra (Kibera) has its own postal code: 00504. This covers Olympic, Laini Saba, Gatwekera, and all sections of Kibera.
The Ngong Road corridor uses 00505. For areas closer to CBD (like Kilimani, Adams Arcade), use 00100.
Wilson Airport uses the Langata postal code: 00509.
No, they are different. Karen is 00502 and Langata is 00509. They have separate post offices.
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