Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages

Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.

See plans

Kocholwo

City in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya

Overview

Kocholwo is a small, rural center in the scenic highlands of Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya, surrounded by green hills and close to the Kerio Valley escarpment. The town offers a gateway to traditional Kalenjin culture and is ideal for visitors seeking authentic local experiences and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Elgeyo-Marakwet
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.42°, 35.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$422
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$90
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
19.5°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1449 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KRV
Distance
15 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.
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 2025-12-09.
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.

Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.

You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.