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Sotik

City in Bomet, Kenya

Overview

Sotik is a lively town in Bomet County, western Kenya, known for its lush landscapes and local charm. It is a commercial and social hub for the region, with easy access to rural scenery and natural attractions. While modest in size, Sotik offers an authentic experience of local Kenyan life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Bomet
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.69°, 35.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$85
Cashless
60
English
65
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1746 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
453 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
KEY
Distance
37 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.

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