Matuu, Kenya

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Matuu is growing municipality located in Machakos County, Yatta constituency. It is midway between Nairobi/ Kitui en route to Garissa.

Coordinates: 1°09′S37°33′E / 1.150°S 37.550°E / -1.150; 37.550

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