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Kiambere | |
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| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kiambere is a settlement in Kenya's Eastern Province. The Kiambere Dam is located nearby.
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Kiambere | |
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| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kiambere is a settlement in Kenya's Eastern Province. The Kiambere Dam is located nearby.
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