This cross-sectional study sought to establish the level of knowledge of diabetes among community members in rural and urban areas of Kenya and determine how this impacts on attitudes and practices towards diabetes. A face-to-face interview was performed for selected respondents using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Of 1982 respondents, 1151 (58%) were female and 831 (42%) male and age ranged from 13 to 65 years. There were 539 (27%) with a good knowledge of diabetes; of these 52% had tertiary education; 25% had secondary education, and 14% and 9% had primary and no education, respectively. Only 971(49%) of the respondents had a positive attitude towards diabetes, while 813 (41%) demonstrated good practices towards diabetes. This study indicated that the level of knowledge of diabetes was poor. It also indicated poor attitudes and practices of the community towards diabetes. A comprehensive nationwide diabetes education programme is necessary to improve this situation

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