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Kapenguria
City in West Pokot, Kenya
Overview
Kapenguria, the lively capital of West Pokot County, is a gateway to northwestern Kenya's natural beauty and fascinating history. The city is known for its lively markets, heritage sites, and friendly atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy local cuisine and scenic landscapes while exploring the region's unique culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kenya
County
West Pokot
Population
56,000
Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Coordinates
1.24°, 35.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$420
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
50
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1846 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTL
Distance
34 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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