Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00500
- Sub-County: Embakasi West
- Location: Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban, mixed residential and commercial
- Main Areas: Kariobangi South Estate, Kariobangi South Market, Mutarakwa Road area, Donholm–Outer Ring Road corridor, South B–Enterprise Road postal zone
Kariobangi South is a densely populated urban ward within Embakasi West Constituency in Nairobi, falling under the wider 00500 “Nairobi South/Enterprise Road” postal zone that serves the eastern estates of the city. It forms part of the larger Kariobangi area but is administratively separate from Kariobangi North, which lies in a different constituency and postal zone.​
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Kariobangi (including Kariobangi North area) | Ruaraka | 00618 |
| South | Donholm/Industrial Area corridor (Enterprise Road zone) | Embakasi East / Industrial Area environs | 00500 |
| East | Dandora–Outer eastern estates (general area) | Embakasi North / adjacent areas | 00516 / 00500 (varies by estate) |
| West | Inner eastern Nairobi / Umoja–Jericho direction | Embakasi West / Makadara environs | 00500 / 00515 (varies by estate) |
Postal Codes For Kariobangi South (Embakasi West)
| No. | Area / Location / Facility | Major Area / Landmark / Description | Postal Code | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South Estate residential area | 00500 | Residential |
| 2 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South Market | 00500 | Commercial |
| 3 | Kariobangi South Estate | Mutarakwa Road corridor (residential + shops) | 00500 | Residential / Mixed |
| 4 | Kariobangi South Estate | Near Southern Comfort Plaza area | 00500 | Landmark |
| 5 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South shopping centre zone | 00500 | Commercial |
| 6 | Kariobangi South Vicinity | Border area toward Kariobangi (Ruaraka side) | 00618 | Vicinity |
| 7 | Kariobangi South Vicinity | Approach to Outer Ring Road from Kariobangi South | 00500 | Transport |
| 8 | Kariobangi Corridor | Local internal estate roads within Kariobangi South Estate | 00500 | Transport |
| 9 | Kariobangi South Estate | Mutarakwa Road | 00500 | Major Road |
| 10 | Kariobangi South Estate | Access roads linking Kariobangi South Market to Mutarakwa Road | 00500 | Transport |
| 11 | Kariobangi South Vicinity | Feeder routes connecting to Outer Ring Road | 00500 | Transport |
| 12 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South Market | 00500 | Commercial |
| 13 | Kariobangi South Estate | Shops near Southern Comfort Plaza | 00500 | Commercial |
| 14 | Kariobangi South Estate | Small trading stalls along Mutarakwa Road | 00500 | Commercial |
| 15 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South Primary School | 00500 | School |
| 16 | Kariobangi South Estate | Public ECD centres attached to Kariobangi South Primary | 00500 | School |
| 17 | Kariobangi South Estate | Kariobangi South Dispensary (public) | 00500 | Health |
| 18 | Kariobangi South Area | Kariobangi South A Community Health Unit | 00500 | Health / Community |
| 19 | Kariobangi South Area | Kariobangi South Primecare Health Services (private clinic) | 00500 / 00200 | Health |
| 20 | Kariobangi South Estate | Local churches near Kariobangi South Primary | 00500 | Religious |
| 21 | Kariobangi South Estate | Churches around Kariobangi South Market area | 00500 | Religious |
| 22 | Kariobangi South Estate | Community spaces linked to Kariobangi South A Unit | 00500 | Community |
| 23 | Kariobangi South Estate | Informal community grounds near Kariobangi South Market | 00500 | Community |
| 24 | Industrial Area / Enterprise Road | Enterprise Road Post Office | 00500 | Post Office |
| 25 | Nairobi GPO | General Post Office serving Kariobangi South | 00100 | Post Office |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Kariobangi South?
Kariobangi South uses postal code 00500, which is the Enterprise Road/Nairobi South code serving Embakasi West.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Kariobangi South?
The nearest main post office for Kariobangi South is Enterprise Road Post Office in Industrial Area, operating under postal code 00500.
3. What is the postal code for Kariobangi South Estate?
Kariobangi South Estate falls under the 00500 postal zone.
4. Does Kariobangi South have its own post office?
Kariobangi South does not have a stand-alone post office listed under its name. Residents are mainly served by Enterprise Road Post Office and, in some cases, by central Nairobi GPO or other Nairobi offices where they hold P.O. Boxes.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00500?
Postal code 00500 broadly covers the Enterprise Road/Nairobi South zone, including Embakasi West wards such as Kariobangi South, Umoja I, Umoja II, and Mowlem, plus parts of Industrial Area and nearby estates that link to Enterprise Road.