Githunguri’s administrative headquarters uses the postal code 00216. This locality functions dually as a constituency and subcounty within Kiambu County, Central Kenya . Geographically, it borders Gatundu North and South, Ruiru, and Kiambu Town, spanning agricultural highlands northwest of Nairobi .
Githunguri at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency & Subcounty |
| Year Established | 2013 (Post-2010 Constitution) |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | Northwest Kiambu; borders Gatundu North, Ruiru, Kiambu Town |
| Total Area (sq km) | 174.4 |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Githunguri Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest NG-CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Githunguri operates under Kenya’s decentralized governance system. As a subcounty, it is administered by a Presidentially appointed Sub-County Commissioner overseeing national government services. Concurrently, its constituency status grants it parliamentary representation through an elected Member of Parliament (MP) who chairs the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) committee .
Githunguri comprises 5 electoral wards as per the IEBC:
- Githunguri
- Githiga
- Ikinu
- Ngewa
- Komothai .
Complete Githunguri Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes follow a five-digit hierarchical system: the first digit denotes the province (0 for Central Province), and subsequent digits specify delivery zones. Githunguri’s primary code, 00216, covers its headquarters, while outlying areas use distinct codes .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Githunguri Town | Administrative HQ | Githunguri Ward | 00216 |
| 2 | Reinha Rosary Mission Hospital | Hospital | Komothai Ward | 00216 |
| 3 | Holy Rosary Primary School | School | Githunguri Ward | 00216 |
| 4 | Githunguri NG-CDF Office | Govt Office | Githunguri Ward | 00216 |
| 5 | Ngewa Market | Market | Ngewa Ward | 00901 |
| 6 | Ikinu Health Centre | Health Center | Ikinu Ward | 00904 |
| 7 | Githiga Dairy Cooperative | Market | Githiga Ward | 00903 |
| 8 | Komothai Trading Centre | Market | Komothai Ward | 00216 |
| 9 | Githunguri Ward | Ward | – | 00216 |
| 10 | Githiga Ward | Ward | – | 00903 |
| 11 | Ikinu Ward | Ward | – | 00904 |
| 12 | Ngewa Ward | Ward | – | 00901 |
| 13 | Komothai Ward | Ward | – | 00216 |