Mukungai
in Murang'A, Kenya

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-0.717 and 37.117 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -0° 43' 0" and E 37° 7' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:37 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 6:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Mukungai

Mukungai in Murang'A is a town located in Kenya about 44 mi (or 71 km) north-east of Nairobi, the country's capital place.

Time in Mukungai is now 10:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Mukungai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nyeri Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 62 mi (or 99 km), North.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Murang'a, Keruguya, Nyeri, Embu and Kiambu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 27% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

26°C (79 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

25°C (78 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

24°C (76 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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River Rafting Kenya Sagana 2014 NOKIA

Published: December 18, 2014
Length: 31:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrSabx

River rafting EGY - Kenya Sagana 2014.


Rafting on the Tana River, Kenya (1)

Published: April 07, 2009
Length: 53:51 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ewpnetcom

Half a day of brilliant fun after a Mount Kenya trip involves an exciting whitewater rafting experience with Mark Savage. There is something here for everybody. Part 1: Savage Camp on the...


Rafting in Kenya

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 32:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Savage Wilderness

This video is of Rafting on the River Tana. A class II-V river depending on water levels. Savage Wilderness will also operate on the Mthioya river and Athi River. With Trips from 2 hours to...


White Water Rafting in Kenya.

Published: April 07, 2009
Length: 35:19 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ewpnetcom

Just a group of beginners at the mercy of Mark Savage, white water rafting on the Tana River in Kenya. What fun for everybody! Part 2: The rafting fun begins, EWP 2009 More information: http://www....


CHS Residential Mentorship Programme: Muranga District Hospital

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 47:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CHS Kenya

With funding from CDC, CHS is supporting the residential mentorship programme, an innovative peer led learning programme whereby a team of Ministry of Health mentors at Muranga District Hospital.


CHS Community Health Support for HIV Care and Treatment

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 31:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CHS Kenya

Through its Tegemeza programme, CHS supports Vision Garden Home Based Care, a community based organisation in Central Kenya, with training, regular mentorship and resources to implement ...


PROPHECY OF GREAT DISTRESS COMING TO NIGERIA-DR. OWUOR

Published: July 10, 2013
Length: 59:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Repent and prepare the way

PROPHECY OF GREAT DISTRESS COMING TO NIGERIA-DR. OWUOR REPENT NIGERIA!!!


Sagana Rapids camp

Published: August 19, 2018
Length: 10:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VIRAL VIDEOS


Why I Explore Alberto Borges

Published: June 04, 2017
Length: 11:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alberto Borges

What being an explorer means to me.


Amazing RAPIDS CAMP Sagana, Kirinyaga County.

Published: July 31, 2018
Length: 02:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Felix Murage

Getaway place for Rafting and Diving into Kenya's greatest river!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Murang'a

Murang'a (sometimes misspelled as Muranga) is a town in Central Province of Kenya. The town was previously called Fort Hall. It is the administrative centre of Murang'a County and is mainly inhabited by the Kikuyu community. According to the 1999 census, the town has a population of about 11,021.

Located at -0.716667, 37.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Muranga District, Populated places in Central Province (Kenya)

Murang'a High School

Murang'a High School is a Catholic church sponsored boys boarding high school located in Murang'a town, Kenya. It has over 800 students. The school was founded in the year 1964 and since then has grown to become the one of the top performers in Murang'a County. The school is situated very close to the main town centre and is easily accessible by road or on foot. The school is surrounded by a quiet neighborhood and natural surroundings helpiing to create the perfect learning conditions.

Located at -0.722478, 37.1461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Central Province (Kenya), Schools in Kenya

Murang'a County

Murang'a (sometimes misspelled as Muranga) is one of the counties of Kenya's former Central Province. Its capital town is also now named Murang'a but was called Fort Hall in colonial times (before 1963). It is inhabited mainly by and is considered the home of the Kikuyu, the largest community in Kenya. The county has a population of 942,581 (2009 census). Many have traveled to Murang'a to enjoy the lush folage.

Located at -0.75, 37.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Muranga District, Counties of Kenya

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