The official postal code for Kikuyu Constituency in Kiambu County is 00902 . Kikuyu is classified as a parliamentary constituency under Kenya’s electoral system, established under the 2010 Constitution and delineated by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) . Geographically, it lies approximately 20 km northwest of central Nairobi, bounded by the Southern Bypass (connecting to Nairobi County), Limuru Constituency to the west, and Kabete Constituency to the east .
Kikuyu at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (under devolution) |
| Parent County | Kiambu |
| Geographic Location | 20 km NW of Nairobi |
| Total Area (sq km) | 172.9 |
| Population (Latest Census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative HQ | Kikuyu Town |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Latest CDF Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Kikuyu Constituency operates under Kenya’s parliamentary governance model, headed by a Member of Parliament (MP) who represents residents in the National Assembly . The constituency is subdivided into five electoral wards (Karai, Nachu, Sigona, Kikuyu, Kinoo), each represented by a Member of County Assembly (MCA) in the Kiambu County Assembly .
Administrative functions are coordinated through the National Government framework, including a County Commissioner overseeing subcounties, and Deputy County Commissioners managing divisions . The NG-CDF (National Government Constituencies Development Fund) committee, chaired by the MP, allocates resources for local infrastructure and education .
Wards in Kikuyu Constituency
Kikuyu comprises five electoral wards as per the IEBC, which are:
- Karai
- Nachu
- Sigona
- Kikuyu
- Kinoo
Complete Kikuyu Postal Codes
Kenya’s postal codes follow a five-digit hierarchical system, where the first digit (0) designates the former Central Province, and subsequent digits specify delivery zones within Kiambu County . Kikuyu uses two primary codes: 00902 for Kikuyu Town and 00906 for Kerwa, with variations for institutions and villages .
| # | Place Name (Official) | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kikuyu Town | Administrative HQ | Kikuyu Ward | 00902 |
| 2 | Kerwa Trading Centre | Market | Nachu Ward | 00906 |
| 3 | PCEA Kikuyu Hospital | Hospital | Kikuyu Ward | 00902 |
| 4 | Kikuyu Sub-County Commissioner’s Office | Govt Office | Kikuyu Ward | 00902 |
| 5 | Alliance Girls High School | School | Sigona Ward | 00902 |
| 6 | Kikuyu Day Secondary School | School | Kikuyu Ward | 00902 |
| 7 | Karai Health Centre | Health Center | Karai Ward | 00902 |
| 8 | Sigona Market | Market | Sigona Ward | 00902 |
| 9 | University of Nairobi (Kikuyu Campus) | University | Kinoo Ward | 00902 |
| 10 | Ondiri Wetland | Landmark | Nachu Ward | 00906 |
| 11 | Karai Ward | Ward | – | 00902 |
| 12 | Nachu Ward | Ward | – | 00906 |