Fun facts about Thika
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Thika was used as a memorial burial site for soldiers who fought in World War II.
Thika
Kenya
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers.
From the “History” section
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Chania FM, founded in 2019, is the first dedicated country music radio station in Kenya.
Thika
Kenya
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers.
From the “Media Stations” section
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Bidco Oil Refineries, headquartered in Thika, employs more than 2000 people.
Thika
Kenya
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers.
From the “Economic activities” section
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Thika is located near Fourteen Falls, which consists of 14 distinct waterfalls.
Thika
Kenya
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers.
From the “Geography” section
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Before the 2010 constitution, Thika had a thirteen-member Municipal Council.
Thika
Kenya
Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers.
From the “Local government” section
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