Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00521
- Sub-County: Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi City County
- Location: Eastern Nairobi
- Ward Type: Mixed urban and lower–middle income residential
- Main Areas: Donholm, Savannah, Embakasi Village, Greenspan area, Tasia–border areas
Upper Savannah Ward lies within Embakasi East Constituency in eastern Nairobi and primarily uses postal code 00521, which is associated with Embakasi Village and surrounding estates in the wider Embakasi area. The ward generally covers the Donholm–Savannah belt and adjoining estates on both sides of Outering Road, with key access via Outering Road, Manyanja Road and Moi Drive.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County / Constituency | Postal Code (common) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas towards Umoja and parts of Kayole | Primarily Embakasi Central Constituency | 00518, 00515 |
| South | Parts of Embakasi and areas running toward pipeline/Outer Embakasi | Embakasi East / Embakasi South | 00521, 00500 |
| East | Mihango and Utawala side | Embakasi East Constituency | 00521 |
| West | Umoja and industrial‑belt side of Outering Road | Embakasi Central / Makadara vicinity | 00510, 00400 |
Postal Codes For Upper Savannah (Embakasi East)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Embakasi / Upper Savannah area | Embakasi Village Residential Area | 00521 |
| 2 | Donholm | Donholm Estate Residential Area | 00521 |
| 3 | Savannah | Savannah Estate Residential Area | 00521 |
| 4 | Greenspan area | Greenspan Neighborhood around mall | 00521 |
| 5 | Tasia border area | Tasia‑edge neighborhoods near Moi Drive | 00521 |
| 6 | Moi Drive belt | Estates along Moi Drive near Donholm | 00521 |
| 7 | Outering Road corridor | Flats and courts off Outering Road in Upper Savannah | 00521 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | Upper Savannah | Outering Road (section serving Donholm/Savannah) | 00521 |
| 16 | Upper Savannah | Manyanja Road (linking Donholm to Umoja/Kayole) | 00521 |
| 17 | Upper Savannah | Moi Drive (internal access through Donholm/Savannah) | 00521 |
| 18 | Upper Savannah | Savanna Road (local estate access road) | 00521 |
| 19 | Upper Savannah | Spine road connections from Outering into Donholm courts | 00521 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 25 | Greenspan area | Greenspan Mall (shopping centre and supermarket complex) | 00521 |
| 26 | Donholm | Donholm local market area (open‑air stalls and kiosks) | 00521 |
| 27 | Donholm | Small shopping centres along Moi Drive in Donholm | 00521 |
| 28 | Savannah | Local centres within Savannah Estate (shops and kiosks) | 00521 |
| 29 | Embakasi Village side | Small business strips serving Embakasi Village | 00521 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 35 | Donholm | Doonholm Primary School | 00521 |
| 36 | Greenspan area | Early childhood centres around Greenspan (for example, Beclin DayCare Academy serving Savannah) | 00521 |
| 37 | Savannah | Beclin DayCare Academy | 00521 |
| 38 | Savannah | Special‑needs‑linked ECDE services near Imani Children’s Home | 00521 |
| 39 | Upper Savannah | Various private academies within Donholm and Savannah courts | 00521 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 50 | Upper Savannah | Local private clinics and maternity homes in Donholm/Savannah | 00521 |
| 51 | Upper Savannah | Faith‑based or NGO‑linked child health services near Imani Children’s Home | 00521 |
| 52 | Upper Savannah | Nearby public healthcare accessed through Embakasi/Kayole corridor | 00521 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 60 | Upper Savannah | Nairobi Christian Church–linked children and community services near Savannah | 00521 |
| 61 | Savannah | Churches and fellowships within Savannah and Donholm estates | 00521 |
| 62 | Tasia border area | Churches along Moi Drive and near Tasia edge | 00521 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 70 | Upper Savannah | Community spaces in Donholm/Savannah courts and open grounds | 00521 |
| 71 | Greenspan area | Greenspan Mall grounds used for events and gatherings | 00521 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 75 | Embakasi side | Embakasi‑linked post office serving 00521 (Embakasi Village) | 00521 |
| 76 | JKIA area | JKIA Post Office | 00501 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Upper Savannah in Embakasi East?
Upper Savannah in Embakasi East generally uses postal code 00521, the Embakasi Village code.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Upper Savannah?
The closest practical post office for most Upper Savannah residents is the Embakasi‑area post office that handles code 00521, which serves Embakasi Village and neighbouring estates.
3. What is the postal code for Donholm Estate?
Donholm Estate, which falls within the Upper Savannah area of Embakasi East, commonly uses postal code 00521
4. Does Upper Savannah have its own post office?
Upper Savannah does not have a major stand‑alone post office branded specifically with the ward name. Instead, residents rely on the Embakasi‑linked offices serving code 00521, and, in some specialised cases, the JKIA post office or other Nairobi P.O. Box locations.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00521?
Postal code 00521 is associated with Embakasi Village and is widely used across the Embakasi East belt. It commonly covers Embakasi Village itself, Donholm, Savannah, Greenspan‑area neighbourhoods and nearby residential courts connected to Outering Road and Moi Drive.