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which color the sky white as their waters fall down, then marry to form one big Ena river that then meanders downstream to encircle the Karue hill. The
Kirimiri hill is also nearby. Though not open for tourism, it is home to a diverse array of wildlife.The hill is home to natural forests which are indigenous to the region. The hill is suitable for hiking purposes as there are no life-threatening wildlife.Embu is home to Mwea National Reserve. Best known for the diversity of bird species in the reserve. Ancient caves are also found in Embu, commonly referred to as 'Ngurunga ya Ngai' by the Embu natives.
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Embu region has for long been known as having very conducive altitude and climate that produce highly superior human body system. There has however been very little or no efforts in engaging young people from this area in sporting activities to tap this advantage. However, the country's athletic team
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The Embu were fierce warriors who, although rarely raiding other tribes, always stood firm in defense of their territory and people. Many occasions are on record where the Embu had to fiercely repulse Kamba and even the dreaded Maasai invasions. They also rose against the
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Other attractions in the region are the huge Karue hill towering high along the Embu-Meru highway. Made of a huge crested rock, at the top of the hill are two unique eucalyptus trees. From the summit there are views of the far reaches of Embu. Nearby to this hill are two waterfalls close together
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has immensely utilized the altitude and climate advantage of Embu through doing practices especially at Kigari teachers college and its environs, area that is at the slope of Mt. Kenya. These have gone on to win prestigious awards in the
Olympics and competitive world marathons.
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2256:Igamwaniki
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1937:Gitangaruri
1729:Mount Kenya
1698:Meru people
1666:Embu county
1505:Namoratunga
1399:Kenya Times
1362:Radio Maria
1097:Anglicanism
1092:Catholicism
1055:Jamhuri Day
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1030:Eid al-Fitr
1005:Good Friday
818:Afroasiatic
716:Niger–Congo
269:Pleistocene
148:Irreligious
51:introducing
3188:Categories
2658:References
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1932:Getanguthi
1922:Muyathitha
1764:RĹ©nyenje's
1535:Fort Jesus
1368:Newspapers
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1020:Labour day
961:Kit-Mikayi
893:Hindustani
34:references
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2796:cite book
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2032:Kathunga
2009:Kariungi
2006:Makururu
1967:Nginyirua
1962:Kamwocere
1952:Mutambuki
1676:known as
1530:Siyu Fort
1525:Lamu Fort
1483:Monuments
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987:Festivals
927:Mythology
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761:Kigiryama
751:Oluluhyia
708:Languages
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369:Shungwaya
274:Neolithic
124:Kiswahili
114:Languages
3173:Source:
3163:European
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3112:Rendille
3029:Kalenjin
2681:24 March
2560:See also
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2349:Kithami
2336:Ndumara
2263:Mukuria
2244:Kirumba
2228:Kithami
2173:Gikorwe
2106:Ndethia
2091:Gutaria
2085:Nguruma
2071:Munyiri
2053:Gacaria
2050:Murinda
2047:Murenji
2024:Gacigua
2018:Kabugua
2003:Gataara
2000:Kivunga
1997:Mutundu
1994:Muthanu
1988:Ruciria
1982:Kibariki
1957:Njuranio
1947:Nginyane
1753:Cameroon
1708:Source:
1660:) are a
1409:The Star
1084:Religion
861:Germanic
828:Rendille
823:Cushitic
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756:Kipokomo
741:Ekegusii
678:Diaspora
600:Rendille
575:Ilchamus
478:Kipsigis
473:Marakwet
463:Kalenjin
431:Maragoli
232:a series
230:Part of
210:Language
134:Religion
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3097:El Molo
3064:Turkana
3034:Samburu
2986:Swahili
2926:Giriama
2511:sorghum
2503:cassava
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