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Voi
City in Taita–Taveta, Kenya
Overview
Voi is a lively gateway town in Taita-Taveta County, located on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway and acting as the main access point to Tsavo East National Park. The city blends local culture with transit activity, promising a taste of rural Kenya amid its scenic hill vistas and wildlife corridors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Taita–Taveta
Population
53,353
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
-3.40°, 38.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$130
Cashless
25
English
55
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
758 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 48/100.
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