The entire constituency is located within Nairobi City County area.
The current constituency boundaries were revised prior to the 2013 elections.
Prominent politician Tom Mboya was the first Member of Parliament (MP) from this constituency.
After the promulgation of the 2010 constitution and the implementation of devolution, the 2013 elections led to a revision of Kamukunji Constituency's boundaries.
The sub-county is headquartered in Pumwani, headed by a Deputy County Commissioner, working under the Ministry of Interior.