Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00608
- Sub-County: Kasarani
- Location: Northeastern Nairobi
- Area: Approximately 18.8 km²
- Population (2019): About 39,156 residents
- Ward Type: Dense urban and peri-urban residential
- Main Areas: Mwiki Town, Sunton, Kasarani-Mwiki Road corridor, Murema, Clay City fringe, Kasarani Sportsview area
Mwiki Ward uses postal code 00608 because it falls under Kasarani Constituency in northeastern Nairobi, which is primarily served by the Kasarani Post Office. Nairobi GPO code 00100 is sometimes used for P.O. Boxes and generic Nairobi addressing, but everyday physical addresses in Mwiki typically rely on 00608 for Kasarani. The ward covers roughly 18.8 square kilometres and had a population of around 39,156 residents according to the 2019 census breakdown for Kasarani Constituency wards.
The ward is centred on the busy Mwiki Town and the Kasarani–Mwiki Road corridor, stretching towards the Clay City and Njiru sides and linking to Thika Road via Kasarani.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
Mwiki Ward lies in northeastern Nairobi within Kasarani Sub-County, generally bordered by other Kasarani wards such as Clay City, Kasarani, and Njiru, and by the Kiambu side of Mwiki across the county boundary.
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Githurai Mwiki / Githurai 45 area (across Kiambu boundary) | Ruiru (Kiambu) | Commonly uses codes linked to Ruiru and Githurai, plus 00100 for some P.O. Boxes |
| South | Kasarani and Sportsview areas | Kasarani | 00608 |
| East | Njiru / Ruai-side built-up areas | Kasarani / Njiru axis | Mainly 00608 and 00520 for Ruai side |
| West | Clay City and Thika Road corridor areas | Kasarani | 00608 |
Postal Codes For Mwiki (Kasarani)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Mwiki Town | Mwiki Town Centre Residential Area | 00608 | Residential |
| 2 | Sunton | Sunton Estate Residential Area | 00100 | Residential |
| 3 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Kasarani–Mwiki Road Residential Belt | 00608 | Residential |
| 4 | Murema | Murema Residential Area along Kasarani–Mwiki Road | 00608 | Residential |
| 5 | Clay City Fringe | Clay City–Mwiki Boundary Estates | 00608 | Residential |
| 6 | Mwiki Police Area | Area around Mwiki Police Station | 00608 | Landmark |
| 7 | Sportsview Side | Kasarani Sportsview Neighbourhood near Mwiki Road | 00608 | Residential |
| 8 | Catholic Road Zone | Residential Cluster along Catholic Road, Mwiki | 00608 | Residential |
| 9 | Mwiki Market Area | Open-air Market and Surrounding Shops | 00608 | Landmark |
| 10 | Mwiki–Njiru Stretch | Built-up stretch towards Njiru | 00608 | Residential |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Mwiki Corridor | Kasarani–Mwiki Road | 00608 | Transport |
| 16 | Mwiki Corridor | Mwiki–Njiru Road | 00608 | Transport |
| 17 | Mwiki Town | Catholic Road (within Mwiki) | 00608 | Transport |
| 18 | Sunton | Access Roads through Sunton Estate | 00100 | Transport |
| 19 | Murema | Murema Access Road (off Kasarani–Mwiki Road) | 00608 | Transport |
| 20 | Sportsview Link | Link Road towards Kasarani Sportsview | 00608 | Transport |
| 21 | Mwiki Junction | Feeder Routes connecting to Thika Road via Kasarani | 00608 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Mwiki Town | Mwiki Market | 00608 | Commercial |
| 26 | Mwiki Town | Mwiki Town Shopping Centre (general cluster of shops) | 00608 | Commercial |
| 27 | Sunton | Sunton Estate Local Shops | 00100 | Commercial |
| 28 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Small business corridors along Kasarani–Mwiki Road (general) | 00608 | Commercial |
| 29 | Murema | Murema Local Trading Area | 00608 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Mwiki | Mwiki Good Hope Academy (MGA School Mwiki) | 00608 | School |
| 36 | Sunton | Little Wonder School, Sunton | 00100 | School |
| 37 | Mwiki | Hope Learning Centre Primary School | 00608 | School |
| 38 | Mwiki | Kasarani Prep Primary School (Mwiki Location) | 00608 | School |
| 39 | Mwiki | PCEA Mwiki Educational Centre Primary School | 00608 | School |
| 40 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Murema Primary School (along Kasarani–Mwiki Road) | 00608 | School |
| 41 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Kasarani Primary School (on Kasarani–Mwiki Road, serving Mwiki area) | 00608 | School |
| 42 | Mwiki | Glorious Vision School, near Mwiki Police Station | 00608 | School |
| 43 | Mwiki | MGA Mwiki Campus (Catholic Road, Mwiki) | 00608 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Mwiki | Mwiki Health Centre | 00608 | Health |
| 51 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Kasarani Health Centre (near DC’s offices on Kasarani–Mwiki Road; serves Mwiki residents) | 00608 | Health |
| 52 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Thika Road Health Centre (Pazuri Place, Kasarani–Mwiki Road) | 00608 | Health |
| 53 | Sportsview Side | Radiant Group of Hospitals – Sportsview Branch (Kasarani–Mwiki Road, near Haco Industries) | 00608 | Health |
| 54 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Radiant Hospital – Seasons Branch (along Kasarani–Mwiki Road, serving Mwiki corridor) | 00608 | Health |
| 55 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Josma Medical Clinic, Kasarani–Mwiki Road near Equity Bank | 00608 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Mwiki | PCEA Mwiki Church (associated with PCEA Mwiki Educational Centre) | 00608 | Religious |
| 61 | Mwiki | Catholic Church along Catholic Road, Mwiki (parish serving local residents) | 00608 | Religious |
| 62 | Mwiki | Various Pentecostal Churches in Mwiki Town Centre (aggregate entry for local congregations) | 00608 | Religious |
| 63 | Sunton | Local Churches in Sunton Estate | 00100 | Religious |
| 64 | Mwiki | Mosques and prayer centres serving Mwiki Muslim community (aggregate entry) | 00608 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Mwiki Town | Mwiki Community Meeting Areas (social gatherings and informal halls) | 00608 | Community |
| 71 | Mwiki | School-based community halls (e.g., halls within Mwiki Good Hope Academy and PCEA Mwiki Educational Centre used for community events) | 00608 | Community |
| 72 | Kasarani–Mwiki Corridor | Church-based social halls along Kasarani–Mwiki Road serving Mwiki residents | 00608 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Kasarani / Mwiki | Kasarani Post Office (serving Kasarani Constituency including Mwiki) | 00608 | Post Office |
| 76 | Mwiki Town | Mwiki Post Office (local service point under Kasarani postal area) | 00608 | Post Office |
| 77 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi GPO | 00100 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Mwiki?
Mwiki Ward primarily uses postal code 00608, which is the Kasarani postal code
2. Where is the nearest post office to Mwiki?
The nearest post office for most residents is Kasarani Post Office under code 00608, accessed via Kasarani–Mwiki Road.
3. What is the postal code for Sunton in Mwiki?
Sunton estate in Mwiki commonly uses Nairobi GPO code 00100 for individual P.O. Boxes, but it still falls under the wider Kasarani 00608 postal area.
4. What areas are covered by postal code 00608?
Postal code 00608 covers much of Kasarani Constituency, including Mwiki, Clay City, Kasarani, Njiru areas within Kasarani, and parts of Ruai. Within Mwiki itself, Mwiki Town, Sunton corridor, Murema, and the Kasarani–Mwiki Road belt all fall inside this postal area for physical addressing.
5. Is Mwiki in Nairobi or Kiambu County?
Mwiki spans the border between Nairobi and Kiambu, but Mwiki Ward is on the Nairobi side, under Kasarani Constituency.