Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00510 ​
- Sub-County: Makadara, Nairobi City County​
- Location: Eastern Nairobi, along Jogoo Road near Nairobi city stadium corridor​
- Area: Approximately 1.8 km² at ward level (Makongeni ward)​
- Ward Type: Older high‑density urban estate with surrounding informal and mixed-use areas​
- Main Areas: Makongeni Estate, Kaloleni Estate, parts of Jogoo Road corridor, Likoni Road light‑industrial strip, Vijana Road area​
Makongeni ward primarily uses postal code 00510 because it is the designated code for Makongeni in Makadara Constituency, Nairobi City County. The ward forms part of the eastern inner‑city belt of Nairobi along Jogoo Road, with a compact area of about 1.8 km² . Makongeni is situated between Jogoo Road and the railway/industrial corridor near Nairobi city stadium, with Kaloleni Estate and other older estates.​
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas towards Eastlands and parts of Harambee ward across Jogoo Road | Makadara | Commonly 00510 or 00500 depending on specific estate or facility​ |
| South | Industrial Area and Viwandani belt beyond the rail/industrial corridor | Makadara / adjacent industrial zones | Largely 00500 and 00507 in nearby Enterprise Road and Viwandani areas​ |
| East | Maringo/Hamza estates and related inner‑city neighborhoods | Makadara | 00522 |
| West | Inner‑city and stadium corridor towards Nairobi city stadium and CBD | Starehe / surrounding urban core | Mix of 00100 (Nairobi GPO) and other central Nairobi codes ​ |
Postal Codes For Makongeni (Makadara)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makongeni Estate | Makongeni Estate Residential Area along Jogoo Road | 00510 | Residential |
| 2 | Kaloleni Estate | Kaloleni Estate Residential Area adjacent to Makongeni | 00510 | Residential |
| 3 | Makongeni Estate | Vijana Road Residential Cluster near Jogoo Road junction | 00510 | Residential |
| 4 | Makongeni Estate | Inner courts and blocks of original rail-worker housing | 00510 | Residential |
| 5 | Makongeni/Kaloleni | Estate courts near Kaloleni Shopping Centre & City Stadium side | 00510 | Residential |
| 6 | Industrial Fringe | Light-industrial plots close to Likoni Road & rail corridor | 00500 | Mixed use / industrial |
| 7 | Jogoo Road Corridor | Frontage properties & mixed-use strips facing Makongeni | 00510 | Mixed residential/commercial |
| 8 | Makongeni Estate | Local shopping clusters inside Makongeni estate courts | 00510 | Commercial / residential |
| 9 | Makongeni / Jogoo Road | Jogoo Road – main arterial serving Makongeni & Kaloleni | 00510 | Transport |
| 10 | Makongeni / Likoni Belt | Likoni Road running along industrial edge | 00500 | Transport |
| 11 | Makongeni Estate | Vijana Road – internal access road | 00510 | Transport |
| 12 | Makongeni / Kaloleni | Estate access spines connecting courts to Jogoo Road | 00510 | Transport |
| 13 | Makongeni / Industrial Area | Connector roads linking estates to Industrial Area & Enterprise Rd | 00500 | Transport |
| 14 | Makongeni / Kaloleni | Kaloleni Shopping Centre near City Stadium | 00510 | Commercial |
| 15 | Makongeni Estate | Local kiosks & retail strips near estate courts & bus stops | 00510 | Commercial |
| 16 | Jogoo Road Frontage | Shops & business services near Makongeni stage | 00510 | Commercial |
| 17 | Likoni Road Fringe | Workshops & small industries along Likoni Road | 00500 | Commercial / light-industrial |
| 18 | Makongeni Estate | Makongeni Primary School (IEBC polling centre) | 00510 | School |
| 19 | Makongeni Estate | Makongeni High School | 00510 | School |
| 20 | Makongeni/Kaloleni | Joseph Apudo Primary School (Polling station) | 00510 | School |
| 21 | Kaloleni | St John’s Kaloleni Primary School | 00510 | School |
| 22 | Makongeni Location | St Paul’s Primary School (Polling station) | 00510 | School |
| 23 | Makongeni Location | Early Bird Education Centre | 00510 | School |
| 24 | Vijana Road Area | Patriana Education Center, Makongeni Estate | 00510 | School |
| 25 | Makongeni Area | Makongeni Clinic (historical local facility) | 00510 | Health |
| 26 | Makongeni / Jogoo Road | Private clinics & chemists serving estate residents | 00510 | Health |
| 27 | Industrial Area Nearby | Larger health centres accessible via Likoni Road | 00500 | Health (serving Makongeni) |
| 28 | Makongeni Estate | Makongeni Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church | 00510 | Religious |
| 29 | Makongeni Area | Legio Maria Church, Makongeni | 00510 | Religious |
| 30 | Makongeni / Kaloleni | St John’s Kaloleni Church complex | 00510 | Religious |
| 31 | Makongeni Location | Various churches & mosques within Makongeni & Kaloleni | 00510 | Religious |
| 32 | Kaloleni | Kaloleni Social Hall | 00510 | Community |
| 33 | Makongeni / Mbotela Belt | Mbotela Social Hall | 00522 | Community (serving Makongeni) |
| 34 | Makongeni Estate | Informal community grounds & open fields | 00510 | Community |
| 35 | Makongeni | Makongeni Post Office | 00510 | Post Office |
| 36 | Industrial Area / Enterprise Rd | Enterprise Road Post Office | 00500 | Post Office |
| 37 | Makadara | Makadara Post Office | 00522 | Post Office |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Makongeni?
Makongeni’s primary postal code is 00510, which is specifically assigned to Makongeni in Makadara Constituency, Nairobi. ​
2. Where is the nearest post office to Makongeni?
The nearest and most relevant post office is Makongeni Post Office under code 00510, serving Makongeni and neighboring estates along the Jogoo Road corridor.​
3. What is the postal code for Kaloleni Estate near Makongeni?
Kaloleni Estate sits next to Makongeni and is closely linked in constituency documents, so many addresses there also use code 00510 through Makongeni Post Office. ​
4. Does Makongeni have its own post office?
Yes. Makongeni is listed in postal directories with its own code, 00510, tied to a dedicated post office serving Makongeni Estate and the surrounding area. ​
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00510?
Postal code 00510 covers Makongeni Estate, sections of Kaloleni Estate, streets like Vijana Road, and many residential courts and local facilities along the Jogoo Road corridor in Makadara.