Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00618
- Sub-County: Ruaraka (within Kasarani Sub-County administration)
- Location: Northeastern Nairobi
- Area: Approximately 1.9 km²
- Population (2019): About 36,000
- Ward Type: Mixed residential, with both middle-class estates and high-density areas
- Main Areas: Utalii Estate, Mathare 4A, Drive-In area, Roasters area, Garden City surroundings, NYS area, Thika Road strip
Utalii Ward uses postal code 00618 together with the wider Ruaraka area in northeastern Nairobi. The ward lies within Ruaraka Constituency, which has five wards: Baba Dogo, Utalii, Mathare North, Lucky Summer, and Korogocho, all using 00618 as the core postal code for addresses and services. The ward is located off Thika Road, with key reference points including the Drive-In area, Garden City Mall, NYS Headquarters, and Kenya Utalii College.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
Utalii Ward lies within Ruaraka Constituency in northeastern Nairobi, bordered by other Ruaraka wards such as Baba Dogo, Mathare North, Lucky Summer, and Korogocho, and close to areas of Kasarani and Embakasi North.
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Kasarani / Garden City surroundings | Kasarani / Ruaraka | 00621 (Garden City branch) / 00618 |
| South | Mathare North and parts of Mathare area | Ruaraka / Mathare | 00618 |
| East | Lucky Summer and sections towards Embakasi North | Ruaraka / Embakasi North | 00618 |
| West | Baba Dogo and areas towards Ngara / inner city | Ruaraka / Starehe area vicinity | 00618 / 00100 (for central Nairobi PO Boxes) |
Postal Codes For Utalii (Ruaraka)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Utalii | Utalii Estate Residential Area | 00618 |
| 2 | Utalii | Mathare 4A Residential Area | 00618 |
| 3 | Utalii | Drive-In Area (near former Drive-In cinema) | 00618 |
| 4 | Utalii | Roasters Area (Thika Road junction) | 00618 |
| 5 | Utalii | Homeland Inn Area (hotel zone) | 00618 |
| 6 | Utalii | Thika Road Strip (Utalii corridor) | 00618 |
| 7 | Utalii | Utalii Market Area | 00618 |
| 8 | Utalii | Mathare River Zone | 00618 |
| 9 | Utalii | Thayo Area | 00618 |
| 10 | Utalii | Ruaraka Corner | 00618 |
| 11 | Utalii | Garden City Surroundings | 00618 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 12 | Utalii | Thika Road (A2) through Utalii frontage | 00618 |
| 13 | Utalii | Service roads along Thika Road Strip | 00618 |
| 14 | Utalii | Access road to Kenya Utalii College | 00618 |
| 15 | Utalii | Access road to Garden City Mall | 00618 |
| 16 | Utalii | Local roads within Utalii Estate | 00618 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 17 | Utalii | Utalii Market | 00618 |
| 18 | Utalii | Garden City Mall | 00618 |
| 19 | Utalii | Homeland Inn (hotel and entertainment venue) | 00618 |
| 20 | Utalii | Roasters Area commercial cluster | 00618 |
| 21 | Utalii | Thika Road roadside businesses (Utalii strip) | 00618 |
| 22 | Utalii | Absa Bank Ruaraka (Utalii side) | 00618 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 23 | Utalii | Kenya Utalii College | 00618 |
| 24 | Utalii | Local primary schools in Mathare 4A (public schools serving area) | 00618 |
| 25 | Utalii | Training facilities within NYS Headquarters (vocational programs) | 00618 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 26 | Utalii | NYS HQ Dispensary | 00618 |
| 27 | Utalii | Local clinics serving Mathare 4A and Utalii Estate (private/mission clinics) | 00618 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 28 | Utalii | Churches and mosques in Mathare 4A area (various denominations) | 00618 |
| 29 | Utalii | Churches serving Utalii Estate and Thayo Area | 00618 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 30 | Utalii | Utalii Community Centre | 00618 |
| 31 | Utalii | Utalii Ward Office (administration) | 00618 |
| 32 | Utalii | Utalii Ward Councillor’s Office | 00618 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 33 | Utalii / All Ruaraka | Ruaraka Post Office (main postal facility for constituency) | 00618 |
| 34 | Utalii / Kasarani | Garden City Post Office (branch inside Garden City Mall) | 00621 |
| 35 | Adjacent | Kasarani Post Office | 00608 |
| 36 | All Nairobi | Nairobi GPO (General Post Office) | 00100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Utalii Ward?
Utalii Ward primarily uses postal code 00618, which is shared across all wards in Ruaraka Constituency. Most homes, institutions, and businesses in Utalii use 00618 when addressing mail and parcels.
Where is the nearest post office to Utalii Ward?
The nearest main post office is Ruaraka Post Office under code 00618 along Thika Road, serving Utalii and the wider constituency.
What is the postal code for Utalii Estate and Mathare 4A?
Utalii Estate, Mathare 4A, and surrounding residential areas in Utalii Ward use postal code 00618 for mail delivery. If you have a PO Box at another office such as Garden City or GPO Nairobi, you should use that office’s code.
Does Utalii Ward have its own post office?
Utalii Ward does not have a separate stand-alone post office building labelled “Utalii Post Office.” Postal services are mainly provided through Ruaraka Post Office and, for some residents, the Garden City branch and central Nairobi GPO.
What areas are covered by postal code 00618 in Utalii?
Within Utalii Ward, postal code 00618 covers Utalii Estate, Mathare 4A, Drive-In area, Roasters area, Utalii Market area, Thika Road strip, NYS area, and the surroundings of Kenya Utalii College and Garden City.
Do some places in Utalii use postal codes other than 00618?
A few institutions and businesses close to Garden City Mall may use PO Boxes assigned to the Garden City post office (00621) or central Nairobi GPO (00100). In these cases, the postal code on the address reflects the post office managing the PO Box.