Quick Answer: North Nairobi postal codes vary by area: 00621 (Village Market/Gigiri), 00618 (Runda/Ruaraka), 00619 (Muthaiga), 00608 (Kasarani), and 00609 (Roysambu/Kenyatta University). This region has 7 post offices serving diplomatic, upscale residential, and university areas.
About North Nairobi
North Nairobi encompasses some of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods alongside growing middle-class suburbs. This region includes the diplomatic hub of Gigiri (home to the UN headquarters), ultra-wealthy Muthaiga (often called “Kenya’s Beverly Hills”), exclusive Runda, and the bustling university areas of Roysambu and Kasarani.
The area along Thika Road has experienced massive development, with Garden City Mall and Two Rivers Mall transforming the landscape. Meanwhile, Karura Forest provides a green corridor through this northern region.
North Nairobi Post Offices
| Post Office | Postal Code | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Village Market | 00621 | Village Market, Gigiri |
| Gigiri | 00601 | Old Gigiri area |
| Muthaiga | 00619 | Muthaiga Road |
| Ruaraka | 00618 | Ruaraka area |
| Kenyatta University | 00609 | KU Campus, Roysambu |
| Kamiti | 00607 | Kahawa West |
| Kasarani | 00608 | Kasarani Stadium area |
Complete List: North Nairobi Areas & Postal Codes
| Area/Estate | Postal Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gigiri | 00606 / 00621 | UN Complex, embassies |
| Village Market | 00621 | Shopping, entertainment |
| Runda | 00618 | Ultra-wealthy, gated |
| Runda Mumwe | 00618 | Part of Runda |
| Muthaiga | 00619 | “Beverly Hills of Kenya” |
| Muthaiga North | 00619 | Extension of Muthaiga |
| Garden Estate | 00619 | Near Muthaiga |
| Ridgeways | 00100 | Residential |
| Karura | 00100 | Near Karura Forest |
| Rosslyn | 00100 | Near UN, embassies |
| Kitisuru | 00100 | Upscale, near ISK |
| Nyari | 00100 | Exclusive estate |
| New Muthaiga | 00100 | Near Muthaiga |
| Kasarani | 00608 | Stadium area |
| Mwiki | 00100 | Near Kasarani |
| Roysambu | 00609 | KU area, residential |
| Kahawa West | 00607 | Near Kamiti |
| Kahawa Sukari | 00609 | Residential |
| Kahawa Wendani | 00609 | Near KU |
| Githurai 44 | 00100 | Border area |
| Githurai 45 | 00100 | Border area |
| Zimmerman | 00100 | Near Roysambu |
| Ruaraka | 00618 | Industrial/residential |
| Baba Dogo | 00618 | Near Ruaraka |
| Lucky Summer | 00618 | Residential |
| Thome | 00618 | Near Roysambu |
| Marurui | 00100 | Near Kasarani |
| Kariobangi North | 00611 | Residential |
| Korogocho | 00516 | Near Dandora |
| Two Rivers | 00621 | Mall area |
| Garden City | 00618 | Mall area, Thika Road |
| Safari Park | 00618 | Near Safari Park Hotel |
| Membley | 00100 | Near Ruiru border |
Key Institutions in North Nairobi
Diplomatic & International Organizations
| Institution | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| United Nations (UNEP/UN-Habitat) | 00606 |
| US Embassy | 00621 |
| Canadian High Commission | 00621 |
| World Food Programme | 00606 |
| UNICEF | 00606 |
Universities
| Institution | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Kenyatta University (Main) | 00609 |
| USIU-Africa | 00618 |
Shopping Malls
| Mall | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Village Market | 00621 |
| Two Rivers Mall | 00621 |
| Garden City Mall | 00618 |
| Thika Road Mall (TRM) | 00618 |
Hotels
| Hotel | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Safari Park Hotel | 00618 |
| Windsor Golf Hotel | 00100 |
| Tribe Hotel | 00621 |
Hospitals
| Hospital | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Gertrude’s Children Hospital | 00100 |
| Avenue Healthcare (Thika Road) | 00618 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gigiri has two postal codes: 00606 (Gigiri Post Office, near UN Complex) and 00621 (Village Market Post Office). For the UN offices, use 00606. For Village Market and surrounding residential areas, use 00621.
Runda uses postal code 00618. This code is shared with Ruaraka and covers the entire Runda estate including Runda Mumwe.
Muthaiga’s postal code is 00619. This covers Muthaiga, Muthaiga North, and Garden Estate areas.
Kasarani uses postal code 00608. This covers the Kasarani Stadium area and surrounding neighborhoods.
Roysambu uses 00609, which is the Kenyatta University Post Office code. This also covers Kahawa Sukari and Kahawa Wendani.
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