Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00500
- Sub-County: Embakasi West
- Location: Eastern Nairobi, Eastlands area
- Ward Type: Dense urban residential
- Main Areas: Umoja II residential estate, parts of Moi Drive corridor, areas around Unity Primary School, Busara Primary School, Tumaini Primary School, and Kifaru Primary School
Umoja II ward uses postal code 00500 as part of the greater Umoja estate in Embakasi West Constituency, Nairobi. The ward forms the eastern section of the larger Umoja area, which is a high-density urban residential neighborhood developed from the 1970s to accommodate Nairobi’s growing population. Umoja II lies in the Eastlands part of Nairobi, approximately 9 km east of the central business district, generally to the east of Outering Road and near Kangundo Road, with access mainly via Moi Drive and connecting estate roads.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas towards Mowlem and Eastlands neighborhoods | Embakasi West / nearby sub-counties | 00500 (some adjoining areas may use related Nairobi codes) |
| South | Various Eastlands residential areas and estates connected via estate roads | Embakasi West and adjacent areas | 00500 |
| East | Eastlands neighborhoods and parts of wider Embakasi area | Embakasi West / Embakasi-related zones | 00500 (with some areas also linked to 00521 Embakasi region) |
| West | Umoja I and Umoja Innercore areas within greater Umoja estate | Embakasi West | 00500 |
Postal Codes For Umoja II (Embakasi West)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Umoja II | Umoja II Residential Area (eastern section of Umoja estate) | 00500 | Residential |
| 2 | Umoja II | Areas around Unity Primary School | 00500 | Residential |
| 3 | Umoja II | Areas around Busara Primary School | 00500 | Residential |
| 4 | Umoja II | Areas around Tumaini Primary School | 00500 | Residential |
| 5 | Umoja II | Areas around Kifaru Primary School | 00500 | Residential |
| 6 | Umoja II | Moi Drive corridor within Umoja II | 00500 | Residential |
| 7 | Umoja II | E-Mall area near the chief’s camp | 00500 | Landmark |
| 8 | Umoja II | Inner residential courts branching off Moi Drive | 00500 | Residential |
| 9 | Umoja II | Umoja II shopping clusters and small markets | 00500 | Commercial |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Umoja / Umoja II | Moi Drive (main access road through Umoja area) | 00500 | Transport |
| 16 | Umoja / Eastlands | Access via Outering Road towards Umoja junctions | 00500 | Transport |
| 17 | Umoja / Eastlands | Estate access roads linking Umoja II to Kangundo Road | 00500 | Transport |
| 18 | Umoja II | Internal estate roads around primary schools and flats | 00500 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Umoja II | E-Mall commercial complex, Umoja II | 00500 | Commercial |
| 26 | Umoja II | Small shopping centers along Moi Drive in Umoja II | 00500 | Commercial |
| 27 | Umoja II | Local groceries and mini-markets near Unity Primary | 00500 | Commercial |
| 28 | Umoja II | Retail shops around Busara Primary School area | 00500 | Commercial |
| 29 | Umoja II | Business premises near Tumaini Primary School area | 00500 | Commercial |
| 30 | Umoja II | Neighborhood kiosks and salons within Umoja II courts | 00500 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Umoja II | Unity Primary School (major polling and education center) | 00500 | School |
| 36 | Umoja II | Busara Primary School (key polling and education center) | 00500 | School |
| 37 | Umoja II | Tumaini Primary School (important primary school and polling center) | 00500 | School |
| 38 | Umoja II | Kifaru Primary School area (recognized in Umoja II polling/ward context) | 00500 | School |
| 39 | Umoja II | Other private or community schools near Moi Drive and estate courts | 00500 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Umoja II | Penda Health Umoja Medical Centre, E-Mall, Opposite Chief’s Camp | 00500 | Health |
| 51 | Umoja II | Penda Medical Centre (Umoja 2) as listed in Kenya Master Health Facility Register | 00500 | Health |
| 52 | Umoja II | St Mary’s Medical Clinic (Umoja II) – private clinic serving the ward | 00500 | Health |
| 53 | Umoja area | Other clinics and chemists located along Moi Drive within Umoja II | 00500 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Umoja II | Churches located near Umoja II primary schools and residential courts | 00500 | Religious |
| 61 | Umoja II | Mosques and prayer centers serving Umoja II residents | 00500 | Religious |
| 62 | Umoja II | Church fellowships and ministries within E-Mall and surrounding blocks | 00500 | Religious |
| 63 | Umoja II | Religious centers using Umoja II schools as meeting or polling venues | 00500 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Umoja II | Chief’s Camp area in Umoja II (administrative and community reference point) | 00500 | Community |
| 71 | Umoja II | Informal community halls and meeting spaces near schools | 00500 | Community |
| 72 | Umoja II | Playgrounds and open grounds used for community events around schools | 00500 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Umoja / Eastlands | Embakasi Post Office (serves broader Embakasi and nearby Eastlands areas) | 00521 | Post Office |
| 76 | Umoja / Eastlands | Nairobi G.P.O. and other central Nairobi post offices used by some Umoja residents | 00100 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Umoja II?
Umoja II uses postal code 00500 for most residential and business addresses.
Where is the nearest post office to Umoja II?
The closest full-service post office options for Umoja II residents are usually in the wider Embakasi area, with Embakasi Post Office serving many Eastlands estates.
What is the postal code for Umoja estate in general?
The wider Umoja estate, including Umoja I and Umoja II, generally uses postal code 00500
What areas are covered by postal code 00500 in Umoja II?
Within Umoja II, postal code 00500 covers the general residential flats, areas around Unity, Busara, Tumaini and Kifaru primary schools, the Moi Drive corridor, and shopping areas such as E-Mall and nearby business premises.