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Kerugoya
City in Kirinyaga, Kenya
Overview
Kerugoya is a charming town in Kirinyaga county, located at the foot of Mount Kenya and surrounded by lush farmland. Known for its thriving agricultural sector, lively markets, and welcoming community, it's an authentic window into rural Kenyan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kirinyaga
Population
30,045
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.50°, 37.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$492
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$180
Cashless
45
English
65
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
978 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NYE
Distance
36 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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 2025-12-05.
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 62/100.
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