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Mwingi
City in Kitui, Kenya
Overview
Mwingi is a lively market town in Kitui County, Kenya, known as a hub for commerce, agriculture, and travel in the surrounding region. It retains a small-town charm while providing important services, tasty local food, and a warm, welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Kitui
Population
17,025
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-0.94°, 38.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$387
Local Cost
$186
Local Income
$200
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
22.4°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
501 mm
Internet Speed
78 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
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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 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 65/100.
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