When we think of postal codes, many of us associate them with thinking of the past. But what if we told you that postal codes are not new to residents of Kisumu County? Even if some aren’t familiar with it, the importance of these 5-digit codes in Kisumu County goes beyond its borders to cover the whole of Kenya. Today, if you need to send a Parcel to Kisumu County from overseas, you will know which Postal codes to use. The same can be seen when it comes to doing business and handling logistics operations in the county.
Therefore, this guide will focus on telling you the postal code of Kisumu town and other regions in the county. So make sure to read to the end to get your Postal codes accurate.
Quick Facts About Kisumu County
Kisumu was among Kenya’s 47 counties formed under the new 2010 constitution with a code of 042. Its history, however, can be traced back to 1899 and early 1901 during railway constructions by the British Colonialists. During this time, Kisumu then Port Florence as a trading center
Today, Kisumu County is not only a town and county in the western region of Kenya, but it is also one of the 5 cities in Kenya. The county is managed by a county governor elected after 5 years. Kisumu County is made up of 7 Constituencies with a total of 35 wards, as follows:
- Kisumu East
- Kisumu West
- Kisumu Central
- Seme
- Muhoroni
- Nyando
- Nyakach
Below is a table that shows a quick summary of Kisumu County:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kisumu County |
| County Code | 042 |
| Capital | Kisumu City |
| Governor | Anyang’ Nyong’o (as of 2024) |
| Population | Approximately 1,155,574 (2019 Census) |
| Area | 2,009.5 square kilometers |
| Postal Code Range | 40100 – 40139 |
| Notable Towns | Kisumu City (40100), Ahero (40101), Maseno (40105), Muhoroni (40107) |
| Key Economic Activities | Fishing, Agriculture (Rice, Sugarcane), Trade, Tourism |
| Main Attractions | Lake Victoria, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Dunga Hill Camp, Kit Mikayi |
Kisumu County Interactive Map
What is the Kisumu County postal code?
The main postal code for Kisumu County is 40100. This Postal code represents the Main Kisumu General Post office located at Omolo Agar Road. However, to understand all the Postal codes for the entire region, it falls back to the Postal Corporation of Kenya, which manages Postal offices located in various parts of Kenya.
In Kisumu County, Posta Kenya has up to 31 Postal offices in Various Towns in Kisumu county. They are as follows:
| Town | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Ahero | 4 0101 |
| Awasi | 4 0122 |
| Chemelil | 4 0116 |
| Dago | 4 0112 |
| Daraja Mbili | 4 0117 |
| Katito | 4 0118 |
| Kibigori | 4 0119 |
| Kibigoti | 1 0311 |
| Kisumu | 4 0100 |
| Kombewa | 4 0102 |
| Kondele | 4 0103 |
| Kondik | 4 0121 |
| Koru | 4 0104 |
| Maseno | 4 0105 |
| Mega City | 4 0123 |
| Miwani | 4 0106 |
| Muhoroni | 4 0107 |
| Nyabondo | 4 0124 |
| Nyangande | 4 0126 |
| Nyangori | 4 0127 |
| Oboch | 4 0129 |
| Otonglo | 4 0108 |
| Pap-Onditi | 4 0111 |
| Paw Akuche | 4 0131 |
| Pembe Tatu | 4 0113 |
| Rabuor | 4 0132 |
| Rakwaro | 4 0325 |
| Ratta | 4 0137 |
| Reru | 4 0133 |
| Sigoti | 4 0135 |
| Sondu | 4 0109 |
| Songhor | 4 0110 |
| Winam (Kisumu Gpo Extn.) | 4 0141 |
From the table, it is clear that Kisumu also follows the same Postal code structure used by Posta Kenya. These are 5-digit codes whereby 40 represents Kisumu County, and the last three represent the specific Post offices located in various towns in Kisumu County.
FAQs
What is Kisumu County’s postal code?
The Postal code for Kisumu County is 40100 for the GPO. This code should not be confused with 2738-40100, which is the box number of the Kisumu County Government
What is the Kisumu area code?
The area code for Kisumu is 57
Is Kisumu a county or city?
Kisumu is both a county and a city in Kenya
What is the luo name for Kisumu?
In Luo, Kisumu is known as a SUMO, which means a place of barter trade
And there you have it; that’s all you need to know about the Kisumu Postal codes. The main Postal code for Kisumu is 40100, which represents the Kisumu General Posta office located in Kiusmu tow Omolo Agar Road. So, if you are looking for other areas in the County, refer to the guide, and you will be ready.