Mathare Constituency postal code is 00611. It is classified as a parliamentary constituency located northeast of Nairobi’s central business district, bounded by Roysambu, Embakasi West, Kamukunji, and Starehe subcounties .
Mathare at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Administrative Type | Constituency |
| Year Established | 2013 (post-devolution) |
| Parent County | Nairobi |
| Geographic Location | Northeast Nairobi (1°17′S, 36°49′E) |
| Total Area (sq km) | 3.0 (estimated) |
| Population (latest census) | |
| Number of Wards | 6 |
| Administrative Headquarters | Mathare Valley, Juja Road |
| Current Representative | |
| Development Fund Allocation |
Administrative Structure
Mathare’s governance follows Kenya’s devolved system, comprising an elected Member of Parliament (national oversight) and a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) committee. The Nairobi County Government coordinates local services through the Mathare Subcounty Administrator, who reports to the County Executive Committee .
Mathare Constituency comprises 6 wards as follows:
- Hospital
- Mabatini
- Huruma
- Ngei
- Mlango Kubwa
- Kiamaiko
Complete Mathare Postal Codes
Mathare’s postal code system is 00611 but has many surburbs with various postal codes as shown below:
| # | Place Name | Type | Location/Ward | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathare Valley | Residential Estate | Mathare Valley | 00611 |
| 2 | Mathare Hospital | Health Facility | Hospital Ward | 00611 |
| 3 | Moi Airbase | Military Installation | Ngei Ward | 00610 |
| 4 | Huruma Market | Commercial Center | Huruma Ward | 00611 |
| 5 | Mathare Constituency Office | Government Office | Mathare Valley | 00611 |
| 6 | Mlango Kubwa Health Centre | Health Facility | Mlango Kubwa Ward | 00611 |
| 7 | Mathare Social Justice Centre | NGO Office | Mabatini Ward | 00611 |
| 8 | Hospital Ward | Administrative Ward | – | 00611 |
| 9 | Mabatini Ward | Administrative Ward | – | 00611 |
| 10 | Huruma Ward | Administrative Ward | – | 00611 |