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1. www.britannica.com › place › ThikaThika | Thika | Town, River, Wildlife | Britannica

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Thika, town, south-central Kenya. It lies in the highland region just northeast of the capital city of Nairobi, at an elevation of 4,943 feet (1,507 metres) above sea level. Situated in a fruit-growing area, Thika specializes in fruit canning (notably pineapples); the production of textiles and the.

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3. www.thikatowntoday.co.ke › 2015 › 12THE HISTORY OF THIKA TOWN - Thika Town Today - 3T

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   1 day ago · In 1924, the name Thika was made official and the place finally chronicled. Thika would expand to become a prominent metropolis, the setting of major industries, including Kenya Canners, which later became Del Monte.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Thika, a bustling town located just 40 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, is a hidden gem in Kenya’s travel landscape. Known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Thika offers a blend of natural beauty, historical sites, and modern attractions. From the breathtaking Fourteen Falls to the serene Chania Falls, Thika is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The town also boasts significant historical sites like the Thika World War Memorial Park and the renowned ...

5. www.thikatowntoday.co.ke › 2018 › 02RICH HISTORY: The first descendents of ... - Thika Town Today

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   2 days ago · At the beginning of the last century, the first people of Asian descent started migrating from India to Kenya in dhows. By then, Thika was a main centre after embarking at Mombasa.

6. www.the-star.co.ke › counties › centralWamatangi: We require Sh10bn to make Thika a smart city

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   Jul 6, 2024 · Once regarded as the industrial town of the country, Thika will be the first city in the Mt Kenya region. Wamatangi said in collaboration with the national administration, the county will...

7. www.thikatowntoday.co.ke › 2015 › 11THIKA TOWN, YOUR FAVOURED FOOD TOURISM CENTRE.

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Thika Town has surely developed into a pork city, cementing its status as the place of diversified meat eateries. Travelers using the Thika Super-highway as well as the Thika-Garissa Highway do stop over for this delicacy. Virtually every part of Thika including the residential areas has a pork joint.

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   Where is Thika located?

   • It lies in the highland region just northeast of the capital city of Nairobi, at an elevation of 4,943 feet (1,507 metres) above sea level. Situated in a fruit-growing area, Thika specializes in fruit canning (notably pineapples); the production of textiles and the manufacture of matches and tinplate cans are other leading industries.

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   Was Thika a European town?

   • In those early years, everything was Asian owned, apart from Edmunds Butchery, which was the only European owned retail store in Thika. They called Thika the industrial town, the Birmingham of Kenya. The natives of Africa had accepted what God, or mother nature, had given them without apparently wishing to improve upon it in any given way.

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   How did Thika become a city?

   • Thika would expand to become a prominent metropolis, the setting of major industries, including Kenya Canners, which later became Del Monte. In those early years, everything was Asian owned, apart from Edmunds Butchery, which was the only European owned retail store in Thika. They called Thika the industrial town, the Birmingham of Kenya.

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   Who settled in Thika?

   • Both the Europeans and the Asians then settled in Thika, the former setting up farms and the latter shops. A monument in the shape of a pillar was erected by the British in the early 1900s in the central business district of Thika, commemorating the founding of Thika as a town. The town was given its status by the government gazette in 1924.

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9. www.tuko.co.ke › business-economy › industryToyota-Owned CFAO Motors Acquires 98% Ownership of Thika ...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved CFAO Motors Kenya Limited's acquisition of 98% ownership in Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers Limited (KVM) CFAO Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, will now hold a significant stake in the Thika-based vehicle manufacturer The CAK ...