Kasarani Constituency is located in northeastern Nairobi County and uses the primary postal code 00608 for its administrative headquarters . It is classified as a parliamentary constituency and spans 135.33 km² and borders Ruaraka, Roysambu, Embakasi North, Embakasi East, and Ruiru constituencies.
Kasarani at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 1963 (as Nairobi Northeast) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Northeastern Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 135.33 km² |
| Population | 262,023 (2019 Census) |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Kasarani Town |
Administrative Structure
Kasarani Constituency operates under Kenya’s parliamentary system, with MP overseeing the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) projects since 2022 . It shares administrative functions with Nairobi County’s devolved government, particularly through two sub-counties: Kasarani Sub-county (handling local administration) and Njiru Sub-county (managing Ruai and Kamulu areas) . The Deputy County Commissioner, appointed by the national Ministry of Interior, coordinates security and civil registration .
Kasarani has 5 wards as follows:
- Clay City
- Mwiki
- Kasarani
- Njiru
- Ruai
Complete Kasarani Postal Codes
Kasarani’s postal codes adhere to Kenya’s five-digit system, with 00608 serving as the primary code for the constituency headquarters and central estates.
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasarani Town | Administrative HQ | Kasarani Ward | 00608 |
| 2 | Ruai | Residential Area | Ruai Ward | 00520 |
| 3 | Maji Mazuri | Residential Area | Njiru Ward | 20145 |
| 4 | Kasarani Maternity Hospital | Hospital | Kasarani Ward | 00608 |
| 5 | Pan Africa Christian University | University | Clay City Ward | 00608 |
| 6 | Thika Road Mall | Shopping Center | Mwiki Ward | 00608 |
| 7 | Kasarani Police Station | Government Office | Kasarani Ward | 00608 |
| 8 | Clay City Ward | Ward | – | 00608 |
| 9 | Mwiki Ward | Ward | – | 00608 |
| 10 | Njiru Ward | Ward | – | 20145 |
| 11 | Kasarani Stadium | Recreation Facility | Kasarani Ward | 00608 |
| 12 | Radiant Hospital | Hospital | Kasarani Ward | 00608 |
| 13 | Naivas Supermarket (Roysambu) | Shopping Center | Clay City Ward | 00608 |