Gura river in Neri County is the fastest flowing river in Africa [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]
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My hiking escapades have taken me to dozens of destinations, but I have never done a riverbank hike. So I was excited when I read about a planned one-day road trip to River Gura in Othaya, Nyeri. The list of activities was captivating - sleeping on traditionally made banana beds by Africa's fastest flowing river, amidst captivating story-telling sessions.
River Gura, I learn, is named after Usain Bolt, the Jamaican Gold medallist considered the greatest sprinter of all time.
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