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Cheptai, Kenya
Bungoma County · Kenya
Cheptai is a small town in Bungoma County, Kenya with a population of 4,419. Elevation: 5,308 ft (1,618 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cheptai
Chesikaki is a settlement in Kenya's Bungoma County. Many rocks and boulders in the village have yellowish dolomite with limonite staining, and occasional apatite crystals.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,419 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,308 ft (1,618 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.7998°, 34.4778° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Bungoma County |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cheptai
Cheptai is a small town in Kenya (Bungoma County) with a population of 4,419. The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet (1,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,308 ft (1,618 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7998°N, 34.4778°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 190 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Cheptai has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Cheptai
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheptiya S.D.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marigo S.D.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipsis S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Salvation Army Mulatiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chesikak R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimama R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkurongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemondi S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The R.C. Kaptoboi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamarang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chesiro S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chemuses R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chebwek S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuborom Trading Center | - | - | - | - |
| Kubura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chepkowo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burkenwo | - | - | - | - |
| Walanga F.Y.M. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptoror Trading Center | - | - | - | - |
| Kapkoto A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toroso S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Salvation Army Cheptais Corps Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Peresten A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheptais S.D.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bukonoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cheredyo S.D.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nalondo S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaprot D.E.B. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimaswa S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kapsesoi S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The S.A. Chepkube Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kamosong S.A. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chepkube A.C.K. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cheptai
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cheptai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakapel |
Farmers Markets in Cheptai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboloi New Market | |||||
| Aboloi Old Market | |||||
| Achorkopili | |||||
| Adanya Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adumai Market | |||||
| Adurukoit Market | |||||
| Aguruch Market | |||||
| Akapijan Market | |||||
| Akichelesit Market | |||||
| Akiriamet Market | |||||
| Akulonyi Market | |||||
| Aloete Junction Market | |||||
| Aloete Shopping centre | |||||
| Amagoro Market | |||||
| Amoni | |||||
| Amukura Junction | |||||
| Amukura Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Market | |||||
| Ang'urai Shopping Centre | |||||
| Angaro Market | |||||
| Ataba Oburi Market | |||||
| Aturet | |||||
| Bukembe | |||||
| Bukembe Market Stores | |||||
| Bungoma Municipal Market | |||||
| Burkenwo Market | |||||
| Bushika Market | |||||
| Cereals Market | |||||
| Chamasiri Market | |||||
| Changara Market Transformer | |||||
| Duka Moja | |||||
| Duka Moja Onyunyur | |||||
| Dulienge | |||||
| Dulienge Asili | |||||
| Edachat | |||||
| GrandMa's Market | |||||
| Jairos Market | |||||
| Junction Kamolo Market | |||||
| Kaesat Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kaina Market | |||||
| Kajei | |||||
| Kakemer | |||||
| Kakeriaut Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kakoit Centre | |||||
| Kakurikit Centre | |||||
| Kaliwa Centre | |||||
| Kamachar Market | |||||
| Kamolo Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kamusing Market | |||||
| Kanduyi Market | |||||
| Kangelemuge Market | |||||
| Kasinge Primary School Market | |||||
| Katakwa Shopping Centre | |||||
| Katira | |||||
| Kawalun Market transformer | |||||
| Kekalet Market | |||||
| Keng'atuny Market | |||||
| Kibabii Market | |||||
| Kidek Market | |||||
| Kidera | |||||
| King'oromo | |||||
| Kiriko Pembe | |||||
| Kisiwa Market | |||||
| Kocholya | |||||
| Kodedema Junction Market | |||||
| Kolanya Market | |||||
| Kona | |||||
| Kong'urakol Market | |||||
| Korisai Junction Market | |||||
| Koshalai | |||||
| Koteko Market | |||||
| Kotur | |||||
| Kwa Odaabu Market | |||||
| Lang'ata Centre | |||||
| Lupida Trading Centre | |||||
| Mabanga | |||||
| Machakus Market | |||||
| Malaba Bus Park Market | |||||
| Malaba/Amoni | |||||
| Mashambani | |||||
| Mlimani | |||||
| Moding Market | |||||
| Molo Matt | |||||
| Mungwana Market | |||||
| Mwari Market | |||||
| Nakhwana/Nambuchi Market | |||||
| Obule Market | |||||
| Ojam | |||||
| Okima Market | |||||
| Okimaru Market | |||||
| Okisimo | |||||
| Okodai Centre | |||||
| Okuleu Centre | |||||
| Ong'aroi Trading Centre | |||||
| Onyunyur Market | |||||
| Osasame Market | |||||
| Osere City Market | |||||
| Osia | |||||
| Osia Market | |||||
| Osopotoit | |||||
| Osuret | |||||
| Oswai | |||||
| Posta Malaba Market | |||||
| Royco Centre | |||||
| Rwatama Market | |||||
| Siera | |||||
| Soko Mawe | |||||
| Soko Moko Kong'or | |||||
| T-junction Market | |||||
| Teso North Sub-County Hospital | |||||
| Tumaini Trading Centre | |||||
| Ziwa Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Cheptai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cheptai
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Busia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapenguria (Kishaunet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kibimba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tororo Airport | TRY | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cheptai?
Cheptai has a population of 4,419 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cheptai?
Cheptai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches.