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Kitengela, Kenya
Kajiado County · Kenya
Kitengela is a large city in Kajiado County, Kenya with a population of 154,436. Elevation: 5,164 ft (1,574 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kitengela
Kitengela is a municipality in the Kajiado County of Kenya, located 34 kilometres (21Â mi) south of the capital Nairobi, forming part of the greater Metropolitan Area. Kitengela began as The Kitengela group ranch, made up of 18,292 hectares and 214 registered members which was subdivided in 1988 in efforts by the Government to encourage private land ownership in pastoral systems. This had the aim of intensifying and commercializing livestock production. After subdivision of the group ranch, land fragmentation and sales have continued at a steady and escalating pace. The human population within the Kitengela area has more than doubled in the last 10 years, from 6,548 in 1989 to 17,347 in 1999 to 58,167 in 2009. There is also a town named Kitengela in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 154,436 |
| Population Density | 1,910 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,164 ft (1,574 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4761°, 36.9614° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kajiado County |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.4 inches (492 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kitengela
Kitengela is a large city in Kenya (Kajiado County) with a population of 154,436. The city sits at an elevation of 5,164 feet (1,574 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kitengela
Kitengela has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,164 ft (1,574 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4761°N, 36.9614°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suswa (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 98 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 168 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in |
Kitengela has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kitengela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daystar University | University | - | , |
| Islamic University of Kenya | University | - | , |
Schools in Kitengela
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitengela international School | - | - | - | - |
| The Orchard School | - | - | - | - |
| Noonkopir Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Technology Developmalet Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Korrompoi Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Enkasiti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kitengela Boarding School-Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Athi River Gk Primaryson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noonkopir Township Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Acacia Crest Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitengela
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoza Radio | bongo flava, genge | MP3 | |
| AT254 Online Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Juja FM | - | MP3 | |
| At254 Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| George Jones | - | MP3 | |
| Heaven FM Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Maria Kenya - Nairobi | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Kitengela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Adventist Heritage Musuem | ||||
| African Heritage House | ||||
| Athletics Museum | ||||
| Karen Blixen Museum | ||||
| Kenya National Archives | ||||
| Nairobi Gallery | ||||
| Nairobi National Museum | ||||
| Nairobi Railway Museum | ||||
| The Judiciary Museum | ||||
| Uhuru Park Museum |
Libraries in Kitengela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| British Council Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| British Council Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Child piece Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chiromo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christ the King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christ the King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DRSRS library | 0.0 | |||||
| DRSRS library | 0.0 | |||||
| G.A.A. Kibera Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| G.A.A. Kibera Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Green Park Self Help group and Mind Me Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JKUAT Karen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Judith Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katanas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Katanas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services-Buruburu;Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya Power Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Town Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kibera Town Center Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathare Community Youth Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McMillan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| MYSA | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library Kenya | 0.0 | |||||
| Shofco | 0.0 | |||||
| Shofco | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| Slin Muradi | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| SLUM CODE | 0.0 | |||||
| St Elizabeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Elizabeth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. John Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathmore University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| unknown video library | 0.0 | |||||
| unknown video library | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 | |||||
| Why not youth group | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kitengela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | |||||
| Adam's Arcade Market | |||||
| Adam's Arcade Market | |||||
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| Adopt a light | |||||
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| Adopt alight | |||||
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| Area2 | |||||
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| Athi River | |||||
| Ayany market area | |||||
| Bahati Shopping Center | |||||
| Burma Market | |||||
| Buru Buru Shopping Center | |||||
| Buru Buru Shopping Center | |||||
| City Council Stalls | |||||
| City Market | |||||
| City Park Market | |||||
| Fig Tree Fresh Food Market - Ngara | |||||
| Fig Tree Shopping Centre | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| flora okumba | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gateway | |||||
| Gigiri shopping center | |||||
| Gikomba Market | |||||
| Gikomba Market | |||||
| Goat Market | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gorge Opondo | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Gumba Market | |||||
| Gumba market | |||||
| Hazina Market Village | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Hot zone at gumba market | |||||
| Isinya Town Market | |||||
| Jericho Market | |||||
| Jua Kali Market | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kadogo Soko | |||||
| Kaguko Centre | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kampala | |||||
| Kangemi Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Kangundo Road Market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Karambee market | |||||
| Karanja market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariobangi North County Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kariokor Market | |||||
| Kathome Market | |||||
| Kathome Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kawangware Market | |||||
| Kensup Market Stalls | |||||
| Kenyatta Market | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| Kiamutisya | |||||
| kibera 42 market | |||||
| KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET | |||||
| KISUMU NDOGO OPEN AIR MARKET | |||||
| Kitengela Market | |||||
| Kithini Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kogo Village Market | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Market | |||||
| Korogocho Open Air Market | |||||
| Laini Saba Market | |||||
| Lavington shopping center | |||||
| Maasai market | |||||
| Maasai market | |||||
| Makina Market | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Manygro Urban Agriculture | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Mau Mau road | |||||
| Maziwa Market | |||||
| Maziwa Market | |||||
| Mbale | |||||
| Mbale | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango Kubwa Market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Mlango kubwa stage market | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Motorbrix | |||||
| Mugumoini Open Air market | |||||
| Mugumoini Open Air market | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Mum njoru market | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Muratina street | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Mureithi market | |||||
| Muthaiga Shopping Centre | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| Muthurwa Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| N/Kabete/Posta Market | |||||
| Nairobi Stadium Open Air Market | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| NCC stalls mlango kubwa | |||||
| New Uthiru Market | |||||
| New Uthiru Market | |||||
| New Uthiru Market | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Nyayo Market | |||||
| Ngara Stalls | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Niko's market | |||||
| Nyayo Market | |||||
| Nyotu 4th Avenue Market | |||||
| Odyssy Plaza | |||||
| Odyssy Plaza | |||||
| Ongata Rongai Open Air Market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Open air market | |||||
| Othaya Market | |||||
| Othaya Market | |||||
| Pangani Auction Centre | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Roadside | |||||
| Rosemart Supermarket | |||||
| Rosemart Supermarket | |||||
| Security light | |||||
| Security light | |||||
| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Snack market around mlango kubwa | |||||
| Soko Mjinga Open Air Market | |||||
| Sokoni Rongai | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| T Area | |||||
| Tina Groceries | |||||
| Tina Groceries | |||||
| Toi Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Uhuru Market | |||||
| Umoja One Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wakulima Market | |||||
| Wapewape market | |||||
| Wapewape market | |||||
| Westlands Commercial Centre | |||||
| Westlands Curio Market | |||||
| Westlands Curio Market | |||||
| Westlands Market | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Whitehouse | |||||
| Wood market | |||||
| Wood market |
Restaurants in Kitengela
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kitengela
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kitengela
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kitengela
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitengela
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitengela
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kitengela
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kitengela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Bistro Lounge | ||||
| Brew Bistro Lounge | ||||
| Tusker House | ||||
| Tusker House |
Stadiums & Teams in Kitengela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kitengela
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Large Airport |
| Moi Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Athi River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilbisil Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kajiado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kedong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lubarra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Magadi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malinda Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orly Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talu Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kitengela
102 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AAR Healthcare Williamson Outpatient Centre | ||
| AAR Williamsom Health Centre | ||
| access afya clinic | ||
| Aga Khan Ridgeways Medical Centre | ||
| Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre | ||
| Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre | ||
| AIC Zion Medical Clinic | ||
| Al- Gadhir Medical Clinic | ||
| Alter Care Limited | ||
| Beyond Zero CBO Soweto | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic | ||
| Beyond Zero Community Clinic, Raila | ||
| Bliss Medical HealthCare | ||
| blue cross rehab centre | ||
| Careville Wellness Centre | ||
| Chandaria Clinic Shofco | ||
| Chinese Clinic | ||
| clinic | ||
| clinic | ||
| Clinic 40 Jesus Medical Clinic | ||
| Community Mobilizer | ||
| Comprehensive Care Centre | ||
| Dan's medical center | ||
| DESLAN CHEMIST | ||
| Dr Harun A. Otieno FACC | ||
| Ebenezer Clinic and Chemist | ||
| fema medical clinic | ||
| FHOK- Family Care Medical Centre | ||
| Frepals Nursing Home | ||
| Gemkam Medical Clinic | ||
| German Medical Center | ||
| Gilead Medical Centre | ||
| Glorious Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Grace Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Grace medical clinic | ||
| Herbal Clinic | ||
| Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Huruma Lions Health Center | ||
| Imara Clinic | ||
| Imara Clinic | ||
| IncusEar Hearing and E.N.T Centre | ||
| Iran Medical Clinic | ||
| Joy Medical Clinic | ||
| Keza Health Care Services | ||
| Kianda 42 Dispensary Beyond Zero | ||
| Kianda Medical Center | ||
| Kibera LVCT Health Dream Centre | ||
| Kibera Soweto M-Afya Health Centre | ||
| Kigen Bartilol | ||
| Kinani Medical & Dental Clinic | ||
| Kisembo Medical Clinic | ||
| Kishep Medical Centre and Dental Clinic | ||
| Kwa Kioko Clinic | ||
| Laser Stone & Endoscopy Centre | ||
| Lazawil Medical Clinic | ||
| Lea Toto Community (Mukuru Reuben) | ||
| Makadara Health Centre | ||
| Mary Medical clinic | ||
| Mediplan Clinic Ltd Health Care Consultants | ||
| Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) | ||
| MSF | ||
| Mt. Kenya Chemist and Clinic | ||
| Mtaani VCT | ||
| Mukami's Clinic | ||
| Nairobi Outpatient Centre Ltd | ||
| Nakhayo Medical Clinic | ||
| Okoa Medical Clinic | ||
| Pathway International | ||
| Plainsview Dispensary | ||
| Pona Medical Centre | ||
| Precise Diagnostic Imaging | ||
| Prof Josephat A O Mulimba | ||
| Rays of Hope Medical Clinic | ||
| Redeemed Gospel Church Clinic | ||
| Riruta Health Centre | ||
| Rosade Medical Clinic | ||
| Royal Clinic | ||
| Seme Medical Clinic | ||
| Senye Clinic | ||
| Senye Medical Clinic and Laboratory | ||
| Shachif Health Unit | ||
| Shofco Shinning Hope for Communities | ||
| Silanga Dispensary | ||
| St Elizabeth Medical Clinic | ||
| St Emmaculate James | ||
| St Knight Medical Clinic | ||
| St Knight Medical Clinic | ||
| St Mac's Clinic | ||
| St. Florence Medical Clinic | ||
| Stahi Medical Clinic | ||
| Taiba | ||
| The Aga Khan University Hospital | ||
| Tumaini Medical Clinic | ||
| UBAMA CHEMIST AND CLINIC | ||
| Universe Medical Clinic | ||
| Uzima Chemist | ||
| Uzima2 clinic | ||
| Villa Medical Centre | ||
| Vips Health Services | ||
| Vital Solution Elevation Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitengela
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acacia Shrine | |
| ACK | |
| ACK Church | |
| Church On The Rock | |
| Deliverance Church | |
| Gospel Evangelical Ministries | |
| House Of Prayers International | |
| ICC Church | |
| Kanisa la Roho wa Yesu | |
| Neno Church, Kitengela | |
| Noonkopir Pentecost Church(NPC) | |
| PCEA Kitengela Township Church | |
| St John and Sylvia Catholic, Acacia | |
| St Monica Catholic Church Noonkopir |
Quick Facts
Around Kitengela
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kitengela?
Kitengela has a population of 154,436 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 1,910 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kitengela?
Kitengela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.