Mlima
Mlima means mountain.
Meru is one of Kenya's largest county economies.
Meru lies on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya and the Nyambene Hills, falling from glaciers to hot savanna. It is the home of the Ameru, green, fertile and deeply traditional.
Meru is one of Kenya's largest county economies. Its Njuri Ncheke council of elders is one of the country's best-known traditional institutions.
Meru leads Kenya in tea, coffee, French beans, dairy and miraa, and Meru town is a major trading hub.
Wilderness crossed by 13 rivers, home of Joy and George Adamson and a rhino sanctuary.
UNESCO-listed routes up the eastern slopes.
Part of the Mount Kenya World Heritage Site and a key elephant corridor.
A sacred crater lake in Imenti Forest.
A remote high-altitude lake on eastern trekking routes.
The story of the Ameru elders' council.
Communities with a historic home in Meru. Today people from every part of Kenya live and work here.
The Njuri Ncheke elders still guard sacred sites and settle disputes. The Murera Gate Cultural Festival at Meru National Park showcases Meru music and food. Try ûcûrû (Uji Meru), a fermented millet porridge.
June–October or January–February. Late June for the Safaricom Lewa Safari Marathon.
Meru and its neighbours. Tap a county or a place to read about it.
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June–October or January–February. Late June for the Safaricom Lewa Safari Marathon.
Meru is one of Kenya's largest county economies. Its Njuri Ncheke council of elders is one of the country's best-known traditional institutions.
Meru lies on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya and the Nyambene Hills, falling from glaciers to hot savanna. It is the home of the Ameru, green, fertile and deeply traditional. The county capital is Meru, and the 2019 census counted 1,545,714 people across about 7,003 square kilometres.
SanaaMachakos CountyMachakos is one of Kenya's largest county economies and host of Konza, Kenya's planned smart city.
PoriMakueni CountyThe Chyulu Hills are a critical water catchment for Mzima Springs and the coast's water supply.
NgomaKitui CountyAbout 46% of Tsavo East National Park lies in Kitui, and its minerals make it a possible future energy hub.
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