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Athi River
City in Machakos, Kenya
Overview
Athi River is a rapidly growing town in Machakos County, Kenya, known for its proximity to Nairobi and strong industrial presence. It offers a mix of residential suburbs, local businesses, and scenic natural spots, making it popular among commuters and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Machakos
Population
81,302
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-1.46°, 36.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$645
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$320
Cashless
45
English
65
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
8.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
602 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NBO
Distance
16 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 15 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 76/100.
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