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The legend of Ondiri swamp and its place in ecotourism

It was a dumpsite until fencing saved it but is still vulnerable until gazetted

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by MELINDA KIRWA

News13 July 2022 - 17:10
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A section of the Ondiri swamp that is covered by the quacking peat bog

In the early 20th century, when white settlers were venturing into Kenya, they came across a 'kahenia' (Kikuyu for shiny place) in Kiambu county that had an open lake.

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