Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00611 (primary). Some institutions may also use other Nairobi codes based on their individual P.O. Box registration.
- Sub-County: Mathare
- Location: Central-eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Low-income / mixed formal estates
- Main Areas: Ngei Estate, Ngei 1, Ngei 2, parts of Mathare Valley, areas around Lions Health Clinic and Ngei PAG Church
Ngei Ward uses postal code 00611 because it lies within Mathare Constituency, whose main postal code is associated with Mathare Valley Post Office. This code generally serves the dense low- and middle-income residential areas and informal sections that make up much of Mathare. The ward is located just off Juja Road and near Moi Air Base, with access routes linking it to Eastleigh, Pangani, and other inner-city areas.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas of Mathare Valley towards Ruaraka/Pangani side | Mathare / adjacent constituencies | 00611 (Mathare Valley) |
| South | Built-up areas heading towards Eastleigh and Juja Road | Kamukunji / Starehe vicinity | Commonly 00610 or 00100 in nearby Eastleigh/central zones |
| East | Other Mathare wards and estates extending towards Huruma | Mathare | 00611 |
| West | Inner-city areas towards Pangani and Ngara | Starehe | 00100 |
Postal Codes For Ngei Ward (Mathare)
| No. | Area / Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngei Estate Residential Area (general estate) | 00611 | Residential |
| 2 | Ngei 1 Estate Residential Area | 00611 | Residential |
| 3 | Ngei 2 Estate Residential Area | 00611 | Residential |
| 4 | Areas around Lions Health Clinic, Ngei residential courts | 00611 | Residential |
| 5 | Areas around Ngei PAG Church Primary School | 00611 | Residential |
| 6 | Mathare Valley built-up area serving Ngei residents | 00611 | Residential |
| 15 | Access roads linking Ngei Estate to Juja Road (local estate access) | 00611 | Transport |
| 16 | Juja Road corridor serving Mathare Valley and Ngei access | 00611 | Transport |
| 25 | Small local shopping clusters within Ngei Estate (informal kiosks and shops) | 00611 | Commercial |
| 26 | Mathare Valley roadside stalls/markets along Juja Road serving Ngei | 00611 | Commercial |
| 35 | Ngei PAG Church Primary School – main polling centre | 00611 | School |
| 36 | Ngei II Primary School – registration/polling centre | 00611 | School |
| 37 | ECDE / nursery units attached to Ngei estate schools | 00611 | School |
| 50 | Lions Health Clinic – major clinic and polling centre | 00611 | Health |
| 51 | Other Mathare Valley clinics serving Ngei residents | 00611 | Health |
| 60 | Ngei PAG Church – key worship centre | 00611 | Religious |
| 61 | Local churches and small denominations within Ngei Estate | 00611 | Religious |
| 70 | Open community spaces in Ngei Estate for public meetings | 00611 | Community |
| 71 | Social halls and youth spaces in adjacent Mathare areas serving Ngei | 00611 | Community |
| 75 | Mathare Valley Post Office, Juja Road (main post office for Ngei) | 00611 | Post Office |
| 76 | Eastleigh Post Office – alternative post office | 00610 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Ngei Ward?
Ngei Ward primarily uses postal code 00611, which is linked to Mathare Valley Post Office.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Ngei Ward?
The nearest post office is Mathare Valley Post Office on Juja Road opposite Moi Air Base.
3. What is the postal code for Ngei Estate (Ngei 1 and Ngei 2)?
Both Ngei 1 and Ngei 2 estates fall under Mathare and generally use postal code 00611.
4. Does Ngei Ward have its own post office?
Ngei Ward does not have a separate post office building within the estate. Residents and institutions rely mainly on Mathare Valley Post Office on Juja Road, while some businesses choose alternative P.O. Boxes in nearby post offices such as Eastleigh or central Nairobi.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00611?
Postal code 00611 covers Mathare Valley and surrounding areas in Mathare Constituency, including Ngei Ward, Ngei Estate, and nearby dense residential zones.