Makadara, administratively classified as both a constituency and a sub-county within Nairobi County. It uses the postal code 00522 . Makafara is located 6 km southeast of Nairobi’s central business district, it is bordered by Jogoo Road to the north and neighbors Bahati, Buruburu, and Industrial Area .
Makadara at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency & Sub-county |
| Year Established | 2010 (per devolution) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | 6 km SE of Nairobi CBD |
| Total Area (sq km) | – |
| Population (latest census) | – |
| Number of Wards | 5 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Makadara Estate |
| Current Representative (MP) | – |
| Development Fund Allocation | – |
Administrative Structure
Makadara operates under a dual administrative framework as both a parliamentary constituency and a sub-county, with governance shared between the national government and Nairobi City County . The sub-county administration, led by a State-Appointed Sub-County Administrator, implements county policies and coordinates service delivery across sectors like health, infrastructure, and planning .
As a constituency, it is represented in the National Assembly by a Member of Parliament (MP) who oversees the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) . The sub-county contains five wards (Hamza, Harambee, Makongeni, Viwandani, Mbotela), each with an elected Member of County Assembly (MCA) responsible for legislative oversight and ward development projects .
Makadara comprises 5 wards as follows:
- Hamza
- Harambee
- Makongeni
- Viwandani
- Mbotela
Complete Makadara Postal Codes
Makadara’s postal codes follow Kenya’s five-digit system, where 0 designates Nairobi County, and subsequent digits localize delivery zones . Codes are assigned to estates, roads, and landmarks rather than wards, leading to variations within the sub-county as shown in the table below:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makadara Estate | Residential Estate | Makadara | 00522 |
| 2 | Buru Buru | Residential Estate | Hamza | 00515 |
| 3 | Enterprise Road | Commercial Road | Viwandani | 00500 |
| 4 | Makongeni Estate | Residential Estate | Makongeni | 00510 |
| 5 | Viwandani Estate | Residential Estate | Viwandani | 00507 |
| 6 | Hamza Ward | Ward | – | 00522 |
| 7 | Harambee Ward | Ward | – | 00522 |
| 8 | Makongeni Ward | Ward | – | 00510 |
| 9 | Viwandani Ward | Ward | – | 00507 |
| 10 | Mbotela Ward | Ward | – | 00522 |