Bridges International works to reach Africa through the city of Meru, Kenya. Meru is located on the northeast slopes of Mount Kenya. It is situated about five miles north of the equator, at approximately 5,000 feet altitude, in an area of mixed forest and clearings, small towns, villages, and rural farms. and is mainly populated by people of the Meru Tribe.

The town is accessible by paved road, whether from the south around the east side of Mount Kenya. Meru Town is a business, agricultural and educational center for the northeast of Kenya. It has banks and hotels, markets and transportation terminals. Coffee, tea, timber, cattle, dairy products, “french” beans and many other manner of products are produced in Meru District. In addition there are primary and secondary schools, including the Meru High School and Kaaga Girls School, two leading Kenyan secondary educational institutions.

Map of Kenya

Pictures of Meru

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