Roysambu Constituency Postal code is 00609. It functions as both a parliamentary constituency and a sub-county within Nairobi County. It was established in 2013 through the subdivision of Kasarani Constituency and it covers 48.8 km² northeast of Nairobi’s Central Business District . It borders Mathare (south), Ruaraka and Kasarani (east), Ruiru (north/northeast), Kiambu (northwest), and Westlands (west).
Roysambu at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency & Sub-County |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Northeast Nairobi (11 km from CBD) |
| Total Area (sq km) | 48.80 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 54,752 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters |
Administrative Structure
Roysambu operates dually as a parliamentary constituency and a sub-county, reporting to Nairobi City County’s governance framework . The constituency is represented in Parliament by a Member of parliament while the sub-county administration falls under a County Commissioner appointed by the national government.
Roysambu comprises 5 wards as follows:
- Roysambu
- Zimmerman
- Githurai
- Kahawa
- Kahawa West
Complete Roysambu Postal Codes
Roysambu shares its 00609 Postal code with Kenyatta University located in Kahawa Ward
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenyatta University | University | Kahawa | 00609 |
| 2 | Thika Road Mall (TRM) | Shopping Mall | Roysambu | – |
| 3 | USIU Africa | University | Roysambu | – |
| 4 | Kamiti Prison | Government Office | Kahawa West | – |
| 5 | Garden Estate | Residential Estate | Roysambu | – |
| 6 | Zimmerman Estate | Residential Estate | Zimmerman | – |
| 7 | Mirema Drive | Commercial Area | Githurai | – |
| 8 | Roysambu Ward | Ward | – | – |
| 9 | Zimmerman Ward | Ward | – | – |
| 10 | Githurai Ward | Ward | – | – |