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embu (enc)
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EmbuEmbu is located on the southeastern slopes of Mt Kenya, but is actually the provincial headquarters of Eastern Province. It’s home to the Embu people, related very closely to the Mbeere and Chuka, and a bit less closely to the Kikuyu and Meru. The language (Kiembu) has similar grammar to Kikuyu, but many different expressions, and due to such differences, a speaker from a foreign tribe will frequently make amusing (and often innocently obscene) gaffes. There’s little reason for tourists to stay here, unless you’re on your way to Chogoria to climb the mountain. If you’re looking for a good meal while you’re in town, the Arkland Cafe near the roundabout exists no longer, alas. The Rehana café has good and fresh Indian food, excellent samosas. The refurbished and enlarged Tavern restaurant (club & disco) immediately adjacent to the Izaak Walton is considered the best eatery in Embu (250/300 for a good lunch). If you stay in town, try the Valley View Hotel which has singles/doubles for KSh 400/700 including breakfast. If you have more cash to spend, most foreigners stay at the Izaak Walton Inn north of town (accessible via matatu). It probably was a very nice place 50 years ago, and now the rooms are badly run down. Still, its well-maintained gardens are worth a visit. Prices for singles/doubles are around KSh 1200/1500.
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