Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00100 (Nairobi GPO), 00200 (City Square)
- Sub-County: Starehe
- Location: Central Nairobi
- Ward Type: Dense urban commercial and institutional core
- Main Areas: Nairobi CBD, City Square area, Haile Selassie Avenue corridor, Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, Harambee Avenue, University Way, Jamia area, Railways area
Nairobi Central Ward uses several closely linked postal codes because it covers the historic central business district, major government offices and key transport hubs within Starehe Constituency in central Nairobi. The main codes in everyday use are 00100 for Nairobi GPO and 00200 for City Square, with additional codes such as 00101 (Jamia), 00102 (State Law Office – Sheria House), 00300 (Ronald Ngala Street) and 00525 (Railway Station) applied to specific locations and post offices within the CBD.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Ngara and areas towards Parklands/University Way corridor | Starehe / Westlands interface | 00600, 00100 |
| South | Industrial Area and Railway/Muthurwa zone | Starehe / Makadara interface | 00522, 00525 |
| East | Gikomba and areas towards Kamukunji | Starehe / Kamukunji | 00523, 00300 |
| West | Upper Hill and areas across Uhuru Highway | Starehe / adjacent constituencies | 00202, 00100 |
Postal Codes For Nairobi Central (Starehe)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Nairobi Central | Nairobi GPO area (Haile Selassie Avenue) | 00100 |
| 2 | Nairobi Central | City Square CBD area | 00200 |
| 3 | Nairobi Central | Jamia area around Jamia Mosque | 00101 |
| 4 | Nairobi Central | State Law Office – Sheria House area | 00102 |
| 5 | Nairobi Central | Ronald Ngala Street corridor | 00300 |
| 6 | Nairobi Central | Tom Mboya Street CBD corridor | 00400 |
| 7 | Nairobi Central | Moi Avenue CBD corridor | 00100 |
| 8 | Nairobi Central | Kenyatta Avenue CBD corridor | 00100 |
| 9 | Nairobi Central | Harambee Avenue government offices area | 00100 |
| 10 | Nairobi Central | Haile Selassie Avenue CBD corridor | 00100 |
| 11 | Nairobi Central | University Way and adjacent institutional belt | 00100 |
| 12 | Nairobi Central | Railways / Station Road area | 00525 |
| 13 | Nairobi Central | Gikomba-facing CBD edge towards Kamukunji | 00523 |
| 14 | Nairobi Central | Bus termini around Tom Mboya and Accra Road | 00400 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Nairobi Central | Moi Avenue | 00100 |
| 16 | Nairobi Central | Tom Mboya Street | 00400 |
| 17 | Nairobi Central | Kenyatta Avenue | 00100 |
| 18 | Nairobi Central | Harambee Avenue | 00100 |
| 19 | Nairobi Central | Haile Selassie Avenue | 00100 |
| 20 | Nairobi Central | University Way | 00100 |
| 21 | Nairobi Central | Ronald Ngala Street | 00300 |
| 22 | Nairobi Central | Race Course Road (edge of CBD) | 00300 |
| 23 | Nairobi Central | Uhuru Highway (western CBD edge) | 00100 |
| 24 | Nairobi Central | Kirinyaga Road corridor | 00300 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Nairobi Central | City Market | 00100 |
| 26 | Nairobi Central | Imenti House commercial complex | 00100 |
| 27 | Nairobi Central | Hilton/City Hall way commercial zone (where applicable) | 00100 |
| 28 | Nairobi Central | Kenyatta Avenue banking and office strip | 00100 |
| 29 | Nairobi Central | Moi Avenue retail and office buildings | 00100 |
| 30 | Nairobi Central | Tom Mboya Street retail and electronics shops | 00400 |
| 31 | Nairobi Central | Accra Road and surrounding bus–trade area | 00400 |
| 32 | Nairobi Central | Railways / Muthurwa-facing wholesale area | 00525 |
| 33 | Nairobi Central | City Square office towers and courts cluster | 00200 |
| 34 | Nairobi Central | Gikomba-adjacent wholesale area at CBD edge | 00523 |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Nairobi Central | Moi Avenue Primary School | 00100 | School |
| 36 | Nairobi Central | St. Peter Clavers Primary School | 00100 | School |
| 37 | Nairobi Central | Technical University of Kenya (CBD campus) | 00100 | School |
| 38 | Nairobi Central | Kenya Polytechnic / TVET successor campus area | 00100 | School |
| 39 | Nairobi Central | Nearby tertiary colleges along Moi Avenue | 00100 | School |
| 40 | Nairobi Central | Colleges along Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | School |
| 41 | Nairobi Central | Professional training institutes near City Square | 00200 | School |
| 42 | Nairobi Central | Colleges along Haile Selassie Avenue | 00100 | School |
| 43 | Nairobi Central | Tertiary institutions near Railways area | 00525 | School |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Nairobi Central | Private clinics along Moi Avenue | 00100 | Health |
| 51 | Nairobi Central | Clinics and pharmacies along Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | Health |
| 52 | Nairobi Central | Health facilities near Haile Selassie Avenue | 00100 | Health |
| 53 | Nairobi Central | Clinics around Ronald Ngala Street | 00300 | Health |
| 54 | Nairobi Central | Pharmacies near City Square / courts area | 00200 | Health |
| 55 | Nairobi Central | Health facilities near Railways and Station Road | 00525 | Health |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Nairobi Central | Jamia Mosque | 00101 | Religious |
| 61 | Nairobi Central | St. Peter Clavers Church | 00100 | Religious |
| 62 | Nairobi Central | Churches along Moi Avenue | 00100 | Religious |
| 63 | Nairobi Central | Churches near Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | Religious |
| 64 | Nairobi Central | Religious centres in the Railways area | 00525 | Religious |
| 65 | Nairobi Central | Religious centres near City Square | 00200 | Religious |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Nairobi Central | Public open spaces and squares in CBD | 00100 | Community |
| 71 | Nairobi Central | Social and community halls near Moi Avenue | 00100 | Community |
| 72 | Nairobi Central | Community-oriented facilities near Tom Mboya Street | 00400 | Community |
| 73 | Nairobi Central | Facilities near Railways and commuter hub | 00525 | Community |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Nairobi Central | Nairobi GPO (General Post Office) – Haile Selassie Avenue | 00100 | Post Office |
| 76 | Nairobi Central | City Square Post Office – CBD | 00200 | Post Office |
| 77 | Nairobi Central | Railway Station Post Office | 00525 | Post Office |
| 78 | Nairobi Central | Gikomba Post Office serving CBD edge | 00523 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Nairobi Central Ward?
Nairobi Central Ward mainly uses postal code 00100 for Nairobi GPO and 00200 for City Square, because most P.O. Boxes and offices are attached to these central post offices.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Nairobi Central?
The nearest post office for most locations in Nairobi Central is Nairobi GPO on Haile Selassie Avenue, right inside the CBD.
3. What is the postal code for City Square area in Nairobi Central?
City Square in Nairobi Central uses postal code 00200, which is widely used by government offices, courts and many businesses in that part of the CBD.
4. Does Nairobi Central have its own post office?
Yes. Nairobi Central hosts Nairobi GPO, City Square and Railway Station post offices within the ward.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00100?
Postal code 00100 is attached to Nairobi GPO and covers a wide range of CBD addresses, including parts of Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, University Way and nearby office towers and institutions.
6. What areas are covered by postal code 00200?
Postal code 00200 is associated with City Square and is commonly used by government ministries, courts, legal offices and commercial buildings in the City Square section of the CBD.