Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00501
- Sub-County: Embakasi South
- Location: Southeastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Informal settlement, dense urban
- Main Areas: Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Milimani area, Outering/Riara junction, Quarry zone, Near North Airport Road
Kwa Njenga uses postal code 00501 as part of Embakasi South Constituency in southeastern Nairobi. The ward sits near Outering Road and North Airport Road, offering access toward the Embakasi area and JKIA. Postal services for residents and businesses are primarily accessed via Embakasi Post Office under code 00501, with some institutions maintaining P.O. Boxes under Nairobi GPO (00100).
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Imara Daima/Pipeline areas | Embakasi South | 00501 |
| South | Kwa Rueben/Mukuru areas | Embakasi South | 00501 |
| East | Kware/Embakasi neighborhoods | Embakasi South | 00501 |
| West | Industrial/Makadara side corridors | Makadara/adjacent areas | 00100 or area codes |
Postal Codes For Kwa Njenga (Embakasi South)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Mukuru Kwa Njenga | Mukuru Kwa Njenga Residential Area | 00501 | Residential |
| 2 | Milimani (Kwa Njenga) | Milimani Neighborhood Residential Area | 00501 | Residential |
| 3 | Riara/Outering junction zone | Residential cluster near Outering | 00501 | Residential |
| 4 | Quarry zone | Quarry-side Residential Area | 00501 | Residential |
| 5 | North Airport Road fringe | Residential/Small commercial strips | 00501 | Residential |
| 6 | Kwa Njenga Market lane | Informal market streets area | 00501 | Landmark |
| 7 | Mukuru spine corridors | Settlement lanes/footpaths | 00501 | Landmark |
| 8 | Community grounds (Milimani) | Open grounds commonly used for forums | 00501 | Landmark |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Kwa Njenga | Outering Road | 00501 | Transport |
| 16 | Kwa Njenga | North Airport Road | 00501 | Transport |
| 17 | Kwa Njenga | Mombasa Road access via junctions | 00501 | Transport |
| 18 | Kwa Njenga | Pipeline/Imara linkage streets | 00501 | Transport |
| 19 | Kwa Njenga | Settlement access lanes (spines) | 00501 | Transport |
| 20 | Kwa Njenga | Link to Embakasi Road via Outering | 00501 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Kwa Njenga | Kwa Njenga Open Market | 00501 | Commercial |
| 26 | Milimani | Milimani roadside stalls cluster | 00501 | Commercial |
| 27 | Quarry zone | Building materials yards | 00501 | Commercial |
| 28 | North Airport fringe | Small hardware and retail shops | 00501 | Commercial |
| 29 | Outering frontage | Kiosks and food vendors strips | 00501 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Milimani | Kwa Njenga Primary School | 00501 | School |
| 36 | Milimani | St. John’s Junior School (Mukuru) | 00501 | School |
| 37 | Milimani | St. Tracius School | 00501 | School |
| 38 | Kwa Njenga | Community ECD/primary centers (named locally) | 00501 | School |
| 39 | Kwa Njenga | Faith-based primary/junior institutions | 00501 | School |
| 40 | Kwa Njenga | Low-cost private academies (Mukuru area) | 00501 | School |
| 41 | Kwa Njenga | Skills/TVET-style community training hubs | 00501 | School |
| 42 | Kwa Njenga | Informal learning centers (community managed) | 00501 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Mukuru – Kwa Njenga | Mukuru Kwa Njenga Health Centre | 00501 | Health |
| 51 | Kwa Njenga | Community dispensaries/clinics cluster | 00501 | Health |
| 52 | Kwa Njenga | Nursing homes/maternity clinics (private) | 00501 | Health |
| 53 | Kwa Njenga | Faith-based dispensaries | 00501 | Health |
| 54 | Kwa Njenga | Outering corridor outpatient clinics | 00501 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Kwa Njenga | Major churches (various denominations) | 00501 | Religious |
| 61 | Kwa Njenga | Mosques serving settlement lanes | 00501 | Religious |
| 62 | Milimani | Faith centers near schools | 00501 | Religious |
| 63 | Quarry zone | Local prayer centers | 00501 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Kwa Njenga | Social halls/community meeting venues | 00501 | Community |
| 71 | Kwa Njenga | Youth and women group spaces | 00501 | Community |
| 72 | Kwa Njenga | Organized settlement committees offices | 00501 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Embakasi area | Embakasi Post Office | 00501 | Post Office |
| 76 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi GPO | 00100 | Alternative |