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Litein
City in Kericho, Kenya
Overview
Litein is a small Kenyan town set in the lush green highlands of Kericho County, known for tea production and friendly local communities. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with a mixture of rural charm and important services for travelers. The surrounding scenery is perfect for those seeking a quiet, authentic Kenyan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kericho
Population
13,403
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.58°, 35.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
57
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$110
Cashless
60
English
50
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
9 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KEY
Distance
22 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 64/100.
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