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Example address in Kenya
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Prof. Wangari Maathai Road 46464, Nairobi Kenya
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Prof. Wangari Maathai Road
- 03 City / postcode 46464, Nairobi
- 04 Country Kenya
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsNairobi National Museum
Prof. Wangari Maathai Road
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Kisumu National Museum
Kisumu National Museum
40141, Kisumu
Kenya
Nairobi City Hall
City Hall Way
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi Central Railway Station
Moi Avenue
00300, Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi Central Police Station
University Way
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Central Police Station
Slip Road
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Cathedral Road
Cathedral Road
40476, Nairobi
Kenya
All Saints Cathedral
Kenyatta Avenue
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Holy Family Cathedral Hall
Koinage Street
46464, Nairobi
Kenya
Cathedral Road
Cathedral Road
80100, Makadara/Mji Wa Kale ward
Kenya
Cathedral Road
Cathedral Road
42001, Kisii
Kenya
National Library Kenya
Ragati Road Community Area,Opposite NHIF Building, P. O. Box 30573, Nairobi
40476, Nairobi
Kenya
How to read this format
An address format in Kenya typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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