I have also spent time in the more remote parts of Western Kenya. I spent around 5 months in a small town called Kimilili (which is kinda between Bungoma and Kitale, Turnoi may know it). At the time, I felt incredibly safe there, even when walking home down unlit paths at night. However ... if crime does occur there, I think it would be fatal!

Speaking of sleeping in mud huts ... I did actually want to sleep in the community I worked in ... this was a village called Matili, but my organisation wouldnt allow it! I loved Africa and Kenya though, would really recommend going if you have the chance!