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Thomson Falls’ changing fortunes

Thomson Falls is becoming the centre of focus as investors sink in money in the neighbourhood.

Hidden by a thicket of shrubs off Nyahururu–Nyeri road, this is one of the largest water falls in Kenya. It was named after European missionary Joseph Thomson back after he came across it in 1883.

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