Kakamega: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of Kakamega County that has a population of 1,867,579. The town has an urban population of 107,227.

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Now in the cityKakamega+20°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:21 AMupdated 07:12 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateKES 129.98per 1 $KES — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about the Kenya-Ethiopia border (‘Regional risks’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

crime
kidnapping
terrorism

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Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease for Kenya . The U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Kakamega: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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