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Nyeri was the headquarters of Kenya's former Central Province, and is now the largest city in, and new headquarters of the new Nyeri County (click to enlarge map).
- Nyeri Museum – National Museums of Kenya. A visit to Nyeri Museum, located in Ruring’u, on the outskirts of Nyeri town is one of the best things to do in Nyeri.
- Baden-Powell information Center & Museum. Located in Nyeri town, a visit to Baden-Powell information Center and the museum is one of the fun things to do in Nyeri.
- Paxtu Museum. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouts Movement was proclaimed the Chief Scout of the World in 1920 and his 2nd visit to Kenya in 1935 fell in love once again with the wonderful views over the plains to the bold snow peaks of Mount Kenya to such an extent that when ordered by the doctor in England to rest in the winter of 1937, it was Outspan that he chose to come to.
- Chinga Dam and Waterfall. Established in 1957, the Chinga dam is the largest water reservoir in Nyeri County located in Othaya. The dam sits beautifully under the slopes of Karima hill and the magnificent tea plantations.
- National Museums of Kenya – Nyeri Museum. Nyeri Museum is less known to many people including the locals. This Museum was constructed in 1924 as a “Native Law Court” to settle customary cases that used to be handled by village elders.
- Baden-Powell information Center & Museum. Lieutenant-General Robert Stephenson Smyth (Baden-Powell) was the founder and Chief Scout of the Global Boys Scout Association and Girls Guide.
- Chinga Dam and Waterfall. This less-known site is located a few minutes from Othaya town towards Chinga Boys High School. Across the road from the Dam is a magnificent waterfall.
- Italian War Memorial Church. The Italian War Memorial Church is located at Mathari towards Nyeri high school or Kamwenja teachers college. The church was built in 1952 and serves as the resting place for Italian Soldiers and their African allies who died during World War 2.
Jul 2, 2024 · Nyeri, town, south-central Kenya. Nyeri lies at an elevation of about 5,750 feet (1,750 metres) in the heart of the Kikuyu people’s homeland, and it was a hub of Mau Mau rebel activity in the 1950s. Cooperative workers drying coffee on racks, Nyeri, Kenya.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nyeri County is a county located in the central region of Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Nyeri. It has a population of 759,164 and an area of 2361 km 2. Mutahi Kahiga was governor as of 2022.
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Nyeri is a town situated in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Nyeri has about 98,900 residents and an elevation of 1,812 metres. Mapcarta, the open map.
