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History teacher who left the staff room to start museum

Joshua Murithi, the founder of the Murithi Mpuri Culture Centre in North Imenti, Meru County. The museum celebrates the cultural heritage of communities in the larger Meru. [George Kaimenyi, Standard]

Three years ago, Joshua Murithi, 39, resigned from his teaching job to start a private museum.

He was driven by a passion to conserve the Meru culture and celebrate its rich heritage.

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