Most Educated in Kenya

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Kenya

1 Wanguru 24 10.4%

2 Awendo 17 10.4%

3 Mwingi 27 10.4%

4 Garba Tula 18 10.4%

5 Emali 32 10.4%

6 Wote 32 10.4%

7 Oyugis 17 10.4%

8 Ogembo 25 10.4%

9 Makueni Boma 32 10.4%

10 Rongo 36 10.4%

11 Maai Mahiu 39 10.4%

12 Mai 39 10.4%

13 Hola 48 10.4%

14 Eldama Ravine 10 10.4%

15 Takaba 33 10.4%

16 Taveta 47 10.4%

17 Maua 35 10.4%

18 Kihancha 36 10.4%

19 Chuka 49 10.4%

20 Bondo 46 10.4%

21 Lafey 33 10.4%

22 Kakuma 51 10.4%

23 Karatina 44 10.4%

24 Isebania 36 10.4%

25 Nyamira 42 10.4%

26 Kabarnet 10 10.4%

27 Kajiado 19 10.4%

28 Lamu 30 10.4%

29 Watamu 23 10.4%

30 Elburgon 39 10.4%

31 Makutano 55 10.4%

32 Kitui 27 10.4%

33 Pumwani 05 10.4%

34 Kerugoya 24 10.4%

35 Rongai 39 10.4%

36 Mairo Inya 43 10.4%

37 Maralal 45 10.4%

38 Mariakani 23 10.4%

39 Siaya 46 10.4%

40 Ramu 33 10.4%

41 Marsabit 34 10.4%

42 Nyahururu 29 10.4%

43 Tetu 44 10.4%

44 Lugulu 13 10.4%

45 Kapsabet 40 10.4%

46 Iten 14 10.4%

47 Njoro 39 10.4%

48 Webuye 12 10.4%

49 Murang’a 38 10.4%

50 Masalani 48 10.4%

51 Kinoi 31 10.4%

52 Kenol 38 10.4%

53 Homa Bay 17 10.4%

54 Mumias 20 10.4%

55 Ol Kalou 43 10.4%

56 Moyale 34 10.4%

57 Molo 39 10.4%

58 Habaswein 54 10.4%

59 Ngong 19 10.4%

60 Nairobi 05 10.4%

61 Kakamega 20 10.4%

62 Mombasa 37 10.4%

63 Nakuru 39 10.4%

64 Ruiru 22 10.4%

65 Eldoret 52 10.4%

66 Kisumu 26 10.4%

67 Kikuyu 22 10.4%

68 Thika 05 10.4%

69 Naivasha 39 10.4%

70 Karuri 38 10.4%

71 Karuri 22 10.4%

72 Matuga 28 10.4%

73 Mwala 31 10.4%

74 Lang'ata 05 10.4%

75 Ongata Rongai 19 10.4%

76 Jomvu 37 10.4%

77 Garissa 16 10.4%

78 Kitale 50 10.4%

79 Limuru 22 10.4%

80 Juja 22 10.4%

81 Kitengela 19 10.4%

82 Kiambu 22 10.4%

83 Mlolongo 31 10.4%

84 Malindi 23 10.4%

85 Mandera 33 10.4%

86 Khwisero 20 10.4%

87 Kisii 25 10.4%

88 Gilgil 39 10.4%

89 Narok 41 10.4%

90 Embu 15 10.4%

91 Machakos 31 10.4%

92 Githunguri 31 10.4%

93 Githunguri 22 10.4%

94 El Wak 33 10.4%

95 Upper Gilgil 43 10.4%

96 Kapenguria 55 10.4%

97 Imara Daima Estate 05 10.4%

98 Voi 47 10.4%

99 Kericho 21 10.4%

100 Bungoma 12 10.4%

The most educated cities in Kenya have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Wanguru leads with 10.4% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Wanguru, 10.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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