๐ Postal Guidelines: China to Kenya
Postal items dispatched from Mainland China to Kenya do not require a Kenya postal code for international transit.
The destination country (Kenya) must be clearly indicated in Chinese characters on the mail item. The complete destination address, including city and detailed street address, must also be provided in Chinese.
To facilitate final delivery within Kenya, the complete delivery address must be legibly written in the local language (English or local language).
Including the correct local Kenya postal code is strongly recommended. This significantly enhances sorting efficiency at Kenya Post and optimizes last-mile delivery by postal carriers.
๐ฎKE Kenya Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
โ Does Kenya have a national postal code system?
Yes. Kenya introduced a 5-digit postal code system in 2013 (e.g., 00515), but usage is low. Many areas still rely on P.O. Box numbers.
๐ How to find a Kenyan postal code?
Search via Kenya Post's website (https://postal-codes.softkenya.com/) or third-party databases, but coverage is incomplete. Contact local post offices for confirmation.
๐ฎ Is a postal code mandatory for mail?
Not compulsory. If the address includes a P.O. Box number (e.g., P.O. Box 30120), omit the postal code. Otherwise, use the correct code or 00000 as a fallback.
๐ข What is the pattern for Nairobi postal codes?
Nairobi codes start with 00, followed by 3 digits for specific areas (e.g., 00100 for CBD, 00515 for Kibera). Businesses often use exclusive P.O. Boxes instead.