Kamukunji is a parliamentary constituency in Nairobi, using the postal code 00500. It covers 8.8–12 km² in eastern Nairobi, bordering Starehe (west), Makadara (south), Embakasi West (east), and Mathare (north)
Kamukunji at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 (as Nairobi Central) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Nairobi, bounded by Starehe, Makadara, Embakasi West, Mathare |
| Total Area (sq km) | 8.8-12.0 – |
| Population | 261,855 (2019 census) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Pumwani |
Administrative Structure
Kamukunji operates under Kenya’s devolved governance system. The constituency elects one Member of Parliament, who oversees the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) projects and represents the area nationally . Administratively, it aligns with Kamukunji Sub-County, headed by a Presidentially appointed Deputy County Commissioner responsible for security, public services, and national government coordination . The sub-county shares boundaries with the former Pumwani Division and integrates with Nairobi County’s departments for health, transport, and urban planning .
Kamukunji has five wards as follows:
- California
- Eastleigh North
- Eastleigh South
- Airbase
- Pumwani
Complete Kamukunji Postal Codes
Kamukunji’s postal codes fall under Nairobi’s 00 regional prefix, with 00500 serving as the primary code for the constituency headquarters and most locations . Exceptions include Eastleigh (00610) and Mathare Valley (00611).
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastleigh | Commercial Estate | Eastleigh North/South | 00610 |
| 2 | Pumwani Maternity Hospital | Hospital | Pumwani | 00500 |
| 3 | Airbase Primary School | School | Airbase | 00500 |
| 4 | Eastleigh Mall | Shopping Center | Eastleigh South | 00610 |
| 5 | Kamukunji Sub-County Office | Government Office | Pumwani | 00500 |
| 6 | Jamia Mosque Nairobi | Religious Institution | Eastleigh South | 00610 |
| 7 | Jeevanjee Gardens | Recreation Area | Kamukunji Ward | 00500 |
| 8 | California | Ward | – | 00500 |
| 9 | Airbase | Ward | – | 00500 |
| 10 | Pumwani | Ward | – | 00500 |