Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00500
- Sub-County: Embakasi West
- Location: Eastern Nairobi, along Kangundo Road
- Ward Type: Mixed urban and peri-urban residential
- Main Areas: Mowlem Estate, Saika environs, Kangundo Road corridor, areas served by Mowlem Health Center and Mikulinzi Community Hospital.
Mowlem Ward primarily uses postal code 00500, which is associated with Enterprise Road and widely used across Embakasi West, including Mowlem, Umoja, and Kariobangi South. The ward lies in the eastern part of Nairobi along and around Kangundo Road, forming part of the dense but growing residential belt stretching from Umoja towards Saika and Dandora.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas towards Kariobangi and Dandora (various wards) | Mainly Embakasi North / adjacent constituencies | Typically Nairobi codes including 00500/others (varies by estate) |
| South | Industrial Area and Enterprise Road catchment | Starehe / Makadara area | 00500 Enterprise Road / Industrial Area West |
| East | Saika–Kangundo Road fringes and neighboring Embakasi wards | Embakasi Central / Embakasi East (various) | Mix of Nairobi Eastlands codes including 00500 and others |
| West | Umoja I and Umoja II wards | Embakasi West | 00500 for Umoja estates |
Postal Codes For Mowlem (Embakasi West)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Mowlem Estate | Mowlem Estate Residential Area | 00500 |
| 2 | Mowlem Estate | Mowlem Estate neighborhood along Kangundo Road | 00500 |
| 3 | Saika Environs (Mowlem side) | Saika-side residential belt serving Mowlem Ward | 00500 |
| 4 | Kangundo Road Corridor | Residential plots and courts off Kangundo Road in Mowlem | 00500 |
| 5 | Mowlem Area | Mowlem Ward general residential zone | 00500 |
| 6 | Mowlem–Dandora Edge | Mixed residential area near Dandora served from Mowlem side | 00500 |
| 7 | Mowlem Area | Mowlem Creek Premier School neighborhood | 00500 |
| 8 | Mowlem Area | Mowlem Learning Centre surroundings | 00500 |
| 9 | Mowlem Area | Mikulinzi Community Hospital environs | 00500 |
| 10 | Mowlem Area | Hegic Hospital environs | 00500 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Mowlem | Kangundo Road through Mowlem Ward | 00500 |
| 16 | Mowlem | Access roads linking Kangundo Road to Mowlem Estate courts | 00500 |
| 17 | Mowlem | Local estate roads within Mowlem residential area | 00500 |
| 18 | Mowlem–Saika Edge | Feeder roads connecting to Saika and neighboring estates | 00500 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Mowlem | Small trading centers near Mowlem Health Center | 00500 |
| 26 | Mowlem | Shops and businesses around Mikulinzi Community Hospital | 00500 |
| 27 | Mowlem | Roadside kiosks and stalls along Kangundo Road (Mowlem stretch) | 00500 |
| 28 | Mowlem | Local neighborhood shops near Hegic Hospital | 00500 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 35 | Mowlem | Mowlem Creek Premier School | 00500 |
| 36 | Mowlem | Mowlem Learning Centre | 00500 |
| 37 | Mowlem | Zakima Montessori School | 00500 |
| 38 | Mowlem | Young Elite Academy | 00500 |
| 39 | Mowlem | Wilmar Education Centre | 00500 |
| 40 | Mowlem | Wakanoru Day Care | 00500 |
| 41 | Mowlem | Strong Foundation (School) | 00500 |
| 42 | Mowlem | Sicily Day Care | 00500 |
| 43 | Mowlem | Sibia Star School | 00500 |
| 44 | Mowlem | Additional private academies serving Mowlem from Saika side | 00500 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Mowlem | Mowlem Health Center | 00500 |
| 51 | Mowlem | Umoja 3 Community Health Unit (serving Mowlem area) | 00500 |
| 52 | Mowlem | Mikulinzi Community Hospital | 00500 |
| 53 | Mowlem | Hegic Hospital | 00500 |
| 54 | Mowlem | Local private clinics around Mowlem Estate | 00500 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Mowlem | Neighborhood churches serving Mowlem residential estates | 00500 |
| 61 | Mowlem | Mosques and prayer centers along Kangundo Road (Mowlem stretch) | 00500 |
| 62 | Mowlem | Faith-based schools and church-compound ECDE centers | 00500 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Mowlem | Local social halls and CBO facilities in Mowlem area | 00500 |
| 71 | Mowlem | Community spaces attached to Mikulinzi Community Hospital programmes | 00500 |
| 72 | Mowlem | Small community centers linked to Mowlem Health Center outreach | 00500 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | Industrial Area West | Enterprise Road Post Office (serving 00500 areas including Mowlem) | 00500 |
| 76 | Nairobi GPO / City Centre | Nairobi GPO and other CBD offices used for P.O. Boxes by some residents | 00100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Mowlem?
Mowlem Ward primarily uses postal code 00500 for residential and institutional addresses.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Mowlem?
The main post office for Mowlem is Enterprise Road Post Office in Industrial Area West.
3. What is the postal code for Mowlem Estate along Kangundo Road?
Homes and businesses in Mowlem Estate and the Kangundo Road corridor within the ward generally use postal code 00500.
4. Does Mowlem have its own post office?
Mowlem does not have a standalone post office named after the ward. Instead, residents rely mainly on Enterprise Road Post Office and, in some cases, Nairobi GPO or other Nairobi offices where they hold P.O. Boxes.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00500?
Postal code 00500 covers parts of Nairobi’s Industrial Area West and nearby eastern estates, including much of Embakasi West such as Umoja, Kariobangi South, and Mowlem, plus other addresses registered under Enterprise Road Post Office.