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| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Waita is a settlement in Kenya's Eastern Province.
Waita is located in the region of. Kitui's capital, is approximately 66 km/ 41 mi away from Waita. The distance from Waita to Kenya's capital Nairobi is approximately 153 km/ 95 mi. [1]
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