Embakasi East is a constituency within Nairobi County, classified under Kenya’s administrative structure as an electoral district rather than a subcounty . It lies in Nairobi’s eastern sector, bounded by Embakasi West, Embakasi Central, Embakasi North, Kajiado County, and Machakos County . Embakasi East Postal Code is 00521.
Embakasi East at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Nairobi, near JKIA |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (latest census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Embakasi Village |
Administrative Structure
Embakasi East functions as a parliamentary constituency headed by an elected Member of Parliament (MP), with administrative oversight delegated to a Subcounty Administrator appointed by Nairobi County Governor . The constituency integrates into Nairobi County’s devolved governance system, reporting to the County Executive Committee for sectoral functions like health, transport, and revenue collection .
Embakasi East comprises 5 wards:
- Upper Savannah
- Utawala
- Lower Savannah
- Mihango
- Embakasi
Complete Embakasi East Postal Codes
Embakasi East utilizes multiple 5-digit postal codes assigned to specific localities rather than the entire constituency. The system follows Kenya’s national framework: 00 signifies Nairobi, while subsequent digits pinpoint delivery zones.
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embakasi Village | Administrative Hub | Embakasi East HQ | 00521 |
| 2 | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) | Transport Facility | Airport Zone | 00501 |
| 3 | Kayole | Residential Estate | Northern Area | 00518 |
| 4 | Ruai | Residential Estate | Eastern Area | 00520 |