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Malaba
City in Busia, Kenya
Overview
Malaba is a lively border town in Busia County, Kenya, serving as a key entry point between Kenya and Uganda. It offers a blend of lively market life, cross-border culture, and easy access to both countries for adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Busia
Population
7,302
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.64°, 34.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$395
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$100
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
22.8°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
11.6°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1848 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TRY
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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