Embakasi West Constituency postal code is 00500 shared with Enterprise Road. It was established in 2013 through boundary adjustments from Embakasi and Kamukunji constituencies, it spans 9.35 km² of eastern Nairobi and neighbors Kamukunji to the north, Embakasi Central and East to the south, and Starehe to the west .
Embakasi West at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Eastern Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 9.35 |
| Population (2019 Census) | Part of Embakasi Constituency (925,775) |
| Number of Wards | 4 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Umoja/Mowlem area |
| Current Representative | |
| Development Fund Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Embakasi West operates under Kenya’s devolved government framework, blending national parliamentary oversight with county-level coordination. The Member of Parliament legislates in the National Assembly and oversees the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), while ward representatives in the Nairobi County Assembly handle local services . The constituency administrator, appointed by the national government, implements national policies and coordinates with county departments like health and infrastructure .
Embakasi West has four wards as follows:
- Umoja I
- Umoja II
- Mowlem
- Kariobangi South .
Complete Embakasi West Postal Codes
Embakasi West’s postal codes adhere to Kenya’s five-digit system, where 00 indicates central Nairobi sorting hubs, and the last three digits specify delivery zones . The constituency shares sorting facilities with adjacent areas, leading to code overlaps. For example, 00500 covers Umoja and Mowlem, while Kariobangi South uses 00615, reflecting its historical linkage to Eastleigh’s sorting office .
Major post offices include:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umoja Estate | Residential Estate | Umoja I/II | 00500 |
| 2 | Umoja 2 Open Air Market | Market | Umoja II | – |
| 3 | Kariobangi South Health Centre | Hospital | Kariobangi South | 00615 |
| 4 | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Government Facility | Mowlem | 00501 |
| 5 | Embakasi CDF Office | Government Office | Umoja I | 00500 |
| 6 | Savannah Estate | Residential Estate | Mowlem | 00500 |
| 7 | Kariobangi South Grounds | Recreation | Kariobangi South | 00615 |
| 8 | Umoja I | Ward | – | 00500 |
| 9 | Umoja II | Ward | – | 00500 |
| 10 | Mowlem | Ward | – | 00500 |
| 11 | Kariobangi South | Ward | – | 00615 |