Location
Introduction
Taita-Taveta County is located in Kenya’s Coastal region, situated about 200 km from Mombasa and 360 km from Nairobi. It serves as a major gateway to Tanzania through the town of Taveta. The county headquarters are in Mwatate, and other major towns include Voi, Taveta, and Wundanyi. As of the 2019 census, the population was 340,671.
The region has a highly varied climate and topography. Altitude ranges from 500 m to 2,300 m at Vuria peak, its highest point. This variation results in diverse rainfall patterns, with lower zones receiving about 440 mm annually, while highland areas can receive up to 1,900 mm.
