Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00613
- Sub-County: Dagoretti South, Nairobi City County
- Location: South‑western Nairobi, in the broader Dagoretti area
- Area: Approximately 5 km²​
- Population (2019): About 31,000 residents ​
- Ward Type: Mixed urban and peri‑urban residential
- Main Areas: Waithaka Estate, Mukarara area, Kabiria Road area, Waithaka Shopping Centre, sections along Kikuyu Road, Dagoretti Road and Wairimu/Ngina/Kamwene roads.​
Waithaka ward uses postal code 00613 as it is served by the Waithaka post office within the larger Dagoretti area of Nairobi. The ward lies in Dagoretti South Constituency in south‑western Nairobi, close to the boundary with Kiambu County, and is accessed mainly via Kikuyu Road, Dagoretti Road and connecting estate roads.​
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Dagoretti/Kabiria area towards Riruta | Dagoretti South / nearby | 00505 |
| South | Areas towards Mutu-ini and Dagoretti Corner | Dagoretti South | 00505 and 00100 ​ |
| East | Inner Dagoretti towards Ngando and Uthiru/Ruthimitu | Dagoretti South | 00605 |
| West | Towards Kikuyu town and Kiambu County along Kikuyu Road | Kikuyu side / Kiambu |
Postal Codes For Waithaka (Dagoretti South)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | Waithaka Estate | General Waithaka Estate area, Dagoretti | 00613 |
| 2 | Waithaka | Kikuyu Road, Waithaka locality | 00613 |
| 3 | Waithaka Shopping Centre | Commercial centre along Dagoretti Road | 00613 |
| 4 | Mukarara area | Around Mukarara near PCEA church | 00613 |
| 5 | Kabiria Road area | Estates and schools off Kabiria Road | 00613 |
| 6 | Waithaka Village | Inner village area referenced in county project documents | 00613 |
| 7 | Dagoretti/ Waithaka locality | General Dagoretti–Waithaka neighbourhood | 00613 |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 10 | Kikuyu Road | Main road passing through Waithaka area | 00613 |
| 11 | Dagoretti Road | Road serving Waithaka Shopping Centre | 00613 |
| 12 | Kabiria Road | Road linking Waithaka to Kabiria area | 00613 |
| 13 | Wairimu Road | Estate access road mentioned in local discussions | 00613 |
| 14 | Ngina Road | Local access road in Waithaka ward | 00613 |
| 15 | Kamwene Road | Estate road within Waithaka locality | 00613 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 18 | Waithaka Shopping Centre | Cluster of shops and services in Waithaka | 00613 |
| 19 | Local retail outlets | Various shops along Kikuyu and Dagoretti roads | 00613 |
| 20 | Market stalls near Waithaka centre | Informal and formal trading points | 00613 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 25 | Mukarara Primary School | Public primary school near Mukarara, Waithaka | 00613 |
| 26 | Dagoretti Girls Rehabilitation School | Facility located in Waithaka location | 00613 |
| 27 | Kabiria Road ECDE / primary centres | Early childhood and primary services along Kabiria Road in Waithaka | 00613 |
| 28 | Local private schools (e.g. Kanvale Academy area) | Private schools serving Waithaka learners | 00613 |
| 29 | Polling‑station schools in Waithaka ward | Multiple primary schools used as IEBC polling stations | 00613 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 35 | Waithaka Health Centre | County health facility in Waithaka Estate | 00613 |
| 36 | Waithaka Community Health Unit | Community health unit serving Waithaka | 00613 |
| 37 | Nearby clinics and dispensaries | Smaller health facilities around Waithaka Shopping Centre and estates | 00613 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 42 | PCEA Mukarara (near Waithaka) | Church near Mukarara cited in school listings | 00613 |
| 43 | Local churches along Kabiria and Kikuyu roads | Various congregations serving Waithaka residents | 00613 |
| 44 | Neighbourhood mosques and prayer centres | Small mosques and prayer spaces within estates | 00613 |
| RECREATION & NATURE | |||
| 48 | Local playgrounds and school fields | Open spaces around schools used for games | 00613 |
| 49 | Informal community grounds | Community gathering spots within Waithaka | 00613 |
| 50 | Neighbourhood social halls (where available) | Facilities used for meetings and events | 00613 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 52 | Waithaka Post Office | Primary post office serving Waithaka, code 00613 | 00613 |
| 53 | Nairobi GPO (City Centre) | Alternative postal services for Waithaka residents | 00100 |
| 54 | Nearby Uthiru Post Office | Post office serving parts of Dagoretti South/nearby | 00605 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Waithaka?
Waithaka uses postal code 00613, which is associated directly with Waithaka in Dagoretti, Nairobi, and with the Waithaka post office serving the area. ​
2. Where is Waithaka located within Nairobi?
Waithaka is in the south‑western part of Nairobi, within Dagoretti South Constituency, along major routes such as Kikuyu Road and Dagoretti Road.
3. Which post office serves Waithaka ward?
The Waithaka post office, listed with postal code 00613 Waithaka, Dagoretti, is the main postal facility serving Waithaka ward. ​
4. What are some main roads in Waithaka?
Key roads in Waithaka include Kikuyu Road, Dagoretti Road, Kabiria Road, Wairimu Road, Ngina Road and Kamwene Road.
Read more: Waithaka Postal Code 00613 (Dagoretti South): All Areas​