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Chania Falls near Thika town
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Thika was used as a memorial burial site for soldiers who fought in World War II.

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Thika

Kenya

Country
Kenya
Population
348.0K
Coordinates
-1.03, 37.07
595th most populous city in the world

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 Falls near Thika town
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Chania FM, founded in 2019, is the first dedicated country music radio station in Kenya.

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Thika

Kenya

Country
Kenya
Population
348.0K
Coordinates
-1.03, 37.07
595th most populous city in the world

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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Chania Falls near Thika town
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Bidco Oil Refineries, headquartered in Thika, employs more than 2000 people.

Thika
Kenya
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Thika

Kenya

Country
Kenya
Population
348.0K
Coordinates
-1.03, 37.07
595th most populous city in the world

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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Chania Falls near Thika town
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Thika is located near Fourteen Falls, which consists of 14 distinct waterfalls.

Thika
Kenya
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Thika

Kenya

Country
Kenya
Population
348.0K
Coordinates
-1.03, 37.07
595th most populous city in the world

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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Chania Falls near Thika town
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Before the 2010 constitution, Thika had a thirteen-member Municipal Council.

Thika
Kenya
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Thika

Kenya

Country
Kenya
Population
348.0K
Coordinates
-1.03, 37.07
595th most populous city in the world

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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