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Nyahururu
City in Laikipia, Kenya
Overview
Nyahururu, located in Laikipia County, is a scenic highland town renowned for Thomson's Falls and its cool climate. The town is a hub for agriculture, tourism, and local commerce, and combines lively marketplaces with tranquil surrounding landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Laikipia
Population
37,650
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.04°, 36.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$275
Local Income
$255
Cashless
43
English
62
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
18.4°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1189 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NUU
Distance
44 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 39 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 64/100.
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