Ruaraka Constituency is administratively classified as a parliamentary constituency within Nairobi County with the postal code 00618 . It is located in Nairobi’s northeastern sector and shares boundaries with Kasarani (north), Roysambu (west), Embakasi South (east), and Makadara (south) constituencies .
Ruaraka at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Northeastern Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 20.1 |
| Population (2019 Census) | 281,200 |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | |
| Current Representative | – |
| Development Fund Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Ruaraka Constituency operates under Kenya’s decentralized governance system, featuring a three-tier administrative hierarchy: Constituency → Wards → Villages/Estates. The Member of Parliament provides legislative oversight, while a Constituency Administrator appointed by the national government coordinates day-to-day operations .
Ruaraka Constituency comprises the following electoral wards:
- Korogocho
- Lucky Summer
- Mathare North
- Gitathuru
- Baba dogo
Complete Ruaraka Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes in Ruaraka follow a five-digit hierarchical system where 00 designates core Nairobi areas, with subsequent digits specifying localities . Ruaraka’s primary code 00618 applies to its administrative hub, while constituent areas maintain distinct codes .
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruaraka | Administrative Hub | Entire Constituency | 00618 |
| 2 | Kariobangi | Residential Estate | Korogocho Ward | 00615 |
| 3 | Andigo | Residential Area | Mathare North | 40136 |
| 4 | Ruaraka High School | School | Lucky Summer | 00618 |
| 5 | Kariobangi Health Ctr | Hospital | Korogocho Ward | 00615 |
| 6 | TRM Drive-Thru Mall | Shopping Center | Mathare North | 00618 |
| 7 | Ruaraka Sports Club | Recreation | Entire Constituency | 00618 |
| 8 | Korogocho | Ward | – | 00615 |
| 9 | Lucky Summer | Ward | – | 00618 |
| 10 | Mathare North | Ward | – | 40136 |
| 11 | Kariobangi Sewage Works | Facility | Korogocho Ward | 00615 |