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Karuri: Warrior who had a soft spot for the Church

Paramount Chief Karuri wa Gakure

He has a town named in his honour in Central Kenya.

Karuri town, nestled between Nairobi, Kiambu, Kikuyu and Limuru, was named after Paramount Chief Karuri wa Gakure, nicknamed Mutongoria (leader).

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