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Kiambu's tea farms turn into scenic love spots for couples seeking romance

 A couple enjoy the Limuru tea zone a place where lovers meet to talk and enjoy nature. [George Njunge/Standard]

Following the banning of “park and chill” parties in parts of Kiambu County some time ago, resourceful Kenyans have found alternative ways to enjoy the picturesque tea plantations for courtship.

Kiambu County Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha prohibited the parties after they became a nuisance, with some inebriated couples engaging in indecent public displays of affection, including making love openly.

After a year-long lull, the tea plantations have once again started attracting visitors. This time, however, couples have chosen the plantations as ideal locations for deepening their relationships.

The three most frequented roads—Ndumberi-Limuru, Nazareth-Limuru, and Githunguri-Limuru—offer breathtaking viewpoints and ample parking space. On weekends, dozens of lovers, whether driving or riding motorbikes, find it hard to resist the charm of the tea plantations. Some park by the roadside with their windows rolled down, enjoying music from their car stereos. Others sit on stools, immersed in intimate conversations with their partners while soft music plays in the background.

Professional bikers add excitement to these moments on Sundays, sneaking through the plantations with female pillion passengers who seem to revel in the adventure.

A spot check revealed couples strolling hand-in-hand or basking along the roadsides, enjoying either soft or alcoholic drinks. One couple from Nairobi, who requested anonymity, explained that the scenic Limuru highlands and tea plantations provide a natural and tranquil setting for romantic outings.

“This place is secure, has minimal traffic, and boasts excellent roads with beautiful plantations on the horizon,” explained the man, adding that he had proposed to his wife along the Ndumberi-Limuru Road and had returned to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. “I proposed to her here, she said yes, we got married, and today marks our first anniversary. That’s why we drove all the way to commemorate our love story,” he said.

His wife added that the road holds a nostalgic place in her heart, recalling how her husband had persistently convinced her to visit the area—a trip that ultimately changed her life.

An estate guard confirmed that lovers often frequent the area on weekends to enjoy the captivating countryside.

“Between 6:45 and 7:30 pm, some couples can get a bit naughty and sneak into the tea plantations for obvious reasons. However, such behaviour has significantly reduced since the ban. Occasionally, you might still come across used condoms and empty liquor bottles,” he said.

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