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Maseno
City in Vihiga, Kenya
Overview
Maseno is a small, lively university town in western Kenya, known for its lively student scene and lush green surroundings. The community is friendly, and the pace of life is relaxed, making it ideal for visitors seeking a genuine local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
Vihiga
Population
2,199
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
0.00°, 34.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$310
Local Cost
$177
Local Income
$90
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
23.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1867 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
KIS
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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