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Lowest Income in Kenya

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Kenya

1 Wanguru 24 $1,943
2 Awendo 17 $1,943
3 Mwingi 27 $1,943
4 Garba Tula 18 $1,943
5 Emali 32 $1,943
6 Wote 32 $1,943
7 Oyugis 17 $1,943
8 Ogembo 25 $1,943
9 Makueni Boma 32 $1,943
10 Rongo 36 $1,943
11 Maai Mahiu 39 $1,943
12 Mai 39 $1,943
13 Hola 48 $1,943
14 Eldama Ravine 10 $1,943
15 Takaba 33 $1,943
16 Taveta 47 $1,943
17 Maua 35 $1,943
18 Kihancha 36 $1,943
19 Chuka 49 $1,943
20 Bondo 46 $1,943
21 Lafey 33 $1,943
22 Kakuma 51 $1,943
23 Karatina 44 $1,943
24 Isebania 36 $1,943
25 Nyamira 42 $1,943
26 Kabarnet 10 $1,943
27 Kajiado 19 $1,943
28 Lamu 30 $1,943
29 Watamu 23 $1,943
30 Elburgon 39 $1,943
31 Makutano 55 $1,943
32 Kitui 27 $1,943
33 Pumwani 05 $1,943
34 Kerugoya 24 $1,943
35 Rongai 39 $1,943
36 Mairo Inya 43 $1,943
37 Maralal 45 $1,943
38 Mariakani 23 $1,943
39 Siaya 46 $1,943
40 Ramu 33 $1,943
41 Marsabit 34 $1,943
42 Nyahururu 29 $1,943
43 Tetu 44 $1,943
44 Lugulu 13 $1,943
45 Kapsabet 40 $1,943
46 Iten 14 $1,943
47 Njoro 39 $1,943
48 Webuye 12 $1,943
49 Murang’a 38 $1,943
50 Masalani 48 $1,943
51 Kinoi 31 $1,943
52 Kenol 38 $1,943
53 Homa Bay 17 $1,943
54 Mumias 20 $1,943
55 Ol Kalou 43 $1,943
56 Moyale 34 $1,943
57 Molo 39 $1,943
58 Habaswein 54 $1,943
59 Ngong 19 $1,943
60 Nairobi 05 $1,943
61 Kakamega 20 $1,943
62 Mombasa 37 $1,943
63 Nakuru 39 $1,943
64 Ruiru 22 $1,943
65 Eldoret 52 $1,943
66 Kisumu 26 $1,943
67 Kikuyu 22 $1,943
68 Thika 05 $1,943
69 Naivasha 39 $1,943
70 Karuri 38 $1,943
71 Karuri 22 $1,943
72 Matuga 28 $1,943
73 Mwala 31 $1,943
74 Lang'ata 05 $1,943
75 Ongata Rongai 19 $1,943
76 Jomvu 37 $1,943
77 Garissa 16 $1,943
78 Kitale 50 $1,943
79 Limuru 22 $1,943
80 Juja 22 $1,943
81 Kitengela 19 $1,943
82 Kiambu 22 $1,943
83 Mlolongo 31 $1,943
84 Malindi 23 $1,943
85 Mandera 33 $1,943
86 Khwisero 20 $1,943
87 Kisii 25 $1,943
88 Gilgil 39 $1,943
89 Narok 41 $1,943
90 Embu 15 $1,943
91 Machakos 31 $1,943
92 Githunguri 31 $1,943
93 Githunguri 22 $1,943
94 El Wak 33 $1,943
95 Upper Gilgil 43 $1,943
96 Kapenguria 55 $1,943
97 Imara Daima Estate 05 $1,943
98 Voi 47 $1,943
99 Kericho 21 $1,943
100 Bungoma 12 $1,943

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Kenya face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Wanguru has a median household income of $1,943.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Wanguru earns $1,943 — 97% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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