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Exploring leeward side of Mt Kenya

Nithi bridge in Tharaka Nithi county for a decade has been marked as a black spot. [File, Standard]

We've extensively covered the leeward side of Mt Kenya, particularly the Happy Valley and its history, including hosting one of Al Capone's bodyguards, the Chicago mobster.

My destination was Mitunguu, a small but vibrant town in Meru.You branch at Makutano (sach in Keiyo, akere keke in Luo, macemanirio in Kirinyaga) and head to Embu through Mwea and its rice paddies. Rice husks are now sold as animal feed, with heaps by the roadside.

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