Lamu East Constituency’s administrative headquarters in Lamu Town uses the postal code 80500. This constituency is one of two parliamentary constituencies (Lamu East and Lamu West) within Lamu County, situated along Kenya’s northern coast . Geographically, Lamu East encompasses the archipelago islands (including Lamu, Manda, and Kiwayuu) and extends northeast to the Kenya-Somalia border, flanked by the Indian Ocean to the east and Lamu West Constituency to the west .
Lamu East at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Lamu |
| Geographic Location | Lamu Archipelago, NE Coastal Kenya |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 3 (Faza, Basuba, Kiunga) |
| Administrative HQ | Lamu Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Lamu East operates under Kenya’s devolved governance system, blending parliamentary and county structures. The constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to the National Assembly, responsible for national legislation and oversight of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) .
Lamu East comprises three electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Faza
- Basuba
- Kiunga .
Complete Lamu East Postal Codes
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamu Post Office | Gazetted Post Office | Kiunga | 80500 |
| 2 | Faza Post Office | Gazetted Post Office | Faza | 80501 |
| 3 | Kizingitini Health Centre | Health Center | Faza | 80501 |
| 4 | Faza Dispensary | Health Center | Faza | 80501 |
| 5 | Kiunga Marine Base | Govt Office (Security) | Kiunga | 80500 |
| 6 | Lamu County Assembly (Satellite) | Govt Office | Kiunga | 80500 |
| 7 | Mkokoni Fish Market | Market | Kiunga | 80500 |
| 8 | Faza Market | Market | Faza | 80501 |
| 9 | Basuba Primary School | School | Basuba | 80500 |
| 10 | Kiunga Secondary School | School | Kiunga | 80500 |
| 11 | Faza | Ward | – | 80501 |
| 12 | Basuba | Ward | – | 80500 |
| 13 | Kiunga | Ward | – | 80500 |