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Sondu, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Sondu is a small city in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 6,869. Elevation: 4,993 ft (1,522 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sondu
Sondu is a small town border town in Kenya's Kisumu County and Kericho County.The boundary between Kisumu and Kericho counties has been contentious for years with original boundary posed to have been behind Sondu Police station which was in Kisumu District until 1992 when it was supposedly moved to Kericho District. It borders Homabay County to the south with river Sondu-Miriu acting as a boundary to the south. It also acts as a transport hub between Kericho, Kisumu and Kisii towns as the Kisumu-Kisii highway passing through it.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,869 |
| Population Density | 130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,993 ft (1,522 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3906°, 35.0127° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kericho County |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sondu
Sondu is a small city in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 6,869. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet (1,522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,993 ft (1,522 m) |
| Area | 53.0 sq mi (137.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3906°N, 35.0127°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 153 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in |
Sondu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (3.1").
Schools in Sondu
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyabondo Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| The Greenhart School Akiayi | - | - | - | - |
| Radienya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Cornelius Ramula Odowa secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Kananda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dirubi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Dirubi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Agai Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabondo Day Primary | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Kananda Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| AIC Nyakach Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| South Rift TTC | - | - | - | - |
| Tonongoi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ai | - | - | - | - |
| Kaplelartet Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaplelartet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Linus Okok Girls' Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oriang' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Paul's Oriang' Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sondu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Sondu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahero Market | |||||
| Bodi market | |||||
| Bongu Kachieng | |||||
| Bonyunyu Market | |||||
| Chabera | |||||
| Harambee Market | |||||
| Katito Market | |||||
| Kipsitet Near Galaxy | |||||
| Kitaru Centre | |||||
| Litein Market | |||||
| Manga Farmers Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Market | |||||
| Mokomoni Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Nyamarimba Market | |||||
| Oboch Market | |||||
| Okanowach Market | |||||
| Sikri | |||||
| Sino Kagola | |||||
| Sino Kagola | |||||
| Sondu Agricultural Market |
Restaurants in Sondu
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sondu
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sondu
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sondu
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sondu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sondu
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sondu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sondu Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sondu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIC Church Nyakach | |
| Gitwebe Baptist Church | |
| Kabete Miracle Land Church | |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Church Nyabondo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sondu
What is the population of Sondu?
Sondu has a population of 6,869 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 53.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sondu?
Sondu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.