Mukuuri

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Mûkûûrî is a vast sub-location in Runyenjes Division, Embu district, Kenya, with a population of about 7,000 people. It lies on the green, rolling hills of Mt. Kenya slopes. It's home to four public primary schools, including Mûragarî, which is among the oldest schools in Embu and Kîrînyaga districts. The area has produced a good number of leaders from the district scaling national and international heights. The locals still revere church and education.

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Visitors to the interior Embu can visit the awesome Nthenge Njeru and Mvûngû waterfalls near Mûkûûrî shopping centre, 30 kilometres north of Embu town. There is also a centuries-old cave near the falls, and Kîrîmîri forest hill ( it has other caves inside) which is historically significant as it served as the hideout for several Mau Mau freedom fighters including the most venerated Embu freedom hero, General Kubu Kubu. There's a modern boarding primary school built nearby in his memory, at the point where colonialists lynched him. All these are in the range of one kilometre from Mukuuri shopping centre. Visitors will first reach Runyenjes town (20 kilometres from Embu) and hire taxicabs to the sites. The people at Mukuuri are hospitable and will be ready to guide you, but it is polite to part with a token. Please carry your own food and/or refreshments.