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Look up Embu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Embu may refer to: in Brazil Embu das Artes Embu-Guaçu in Kenya Embu, Kenya Embu County Embu people of
Embu
County in Kenya
Embu County is a county in the eastern Mt Kenya region in Kenya. As of 2024, its estimated population was 608,599, making it the 37th-most populous county
Embu_County
Town in Embu County, Kenya
Embu is the largest town in Embu County, Kenya. It has a population of 64,979 and is the 36th-largest urban center in Kenya and the 11th-largest in the
Embu,_Kenya
Public university in Kenya
The University of Embu (UoEm) is a public research university located in Embu County, Kenya. Established in 2011 as a constituent college of the University
University_of_Embu
Kenyan ethnic group
The Embu or Aembu (sometimes called Waembu) are a Bantu ethnic group indigenous to Embu county . The region is situated on the southern slopes of Mount
Embu_people
Bantu language spoken in Kenya
Embu, also known as Kîembu, is a Bantu language of Kenya. It is spoken by the Embu people, also known as the (Aembu) (sg. Muembu). Speakers of the Embu
Embu_language
Topics referred to by the same term
Diocese of Embu may refer to: one of the Anglican dioceses of Mount Kenya Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Diocese_of_Embu
St Paul's Cathedral, Embu is a Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) located in the north of the town of Embu. It serves as the Bishop's seat
St_Paul's_Cathedral,_Embu
Province of Kenya
capital was Embu. On 16 July 2009, the province was sub-divided into three: Lower Eastern with Machakos as headquarters, Central Eastern with Embu as headquarters
Eastern_Province_(Kenya)
Municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo
Embu das Artes, previously and commonly known simply as Embu, is a Brazilian municipality in the State of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region
Embu_das_Artes
Former district of Kenya
Embu District was an administrative district in the Eastern Province of Kenya. Its capital town is Embu. The district has a population of 278,196. The
Embu_District
Japanese martial art
to nerve points). Embu start with gassho-rei and are performed usually in kumi embu (pair), tandoku embu (single) and dantai embu (6 or 8 in a group)
Shorinji_Kempo
Mau Mau leader in Kenya (1920–1956)
Kubu Kubu (or Kubukubu), born as Njagi wa Ikutha, (1920-1956) was an Embu Mau Mau leader and general. His nom de guerre, Kubu Kubu, means "heavy thud"
Kubu_Kubu
Region in central part of Kenya
generally consists of 10 of the 47 counties of Kenya: Nyeri, Meru, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kiambu, Murang'a, Laikipia, and Nyandarua, and Nakuru. Occasionally
Mount_Kenya_region
Municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
Embu-Guaçu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The population is 69,901 (2020 est
Embu-Guaçu
Governor of Embu County since 2022
26 December 1972) is a Kenyan politician who is the serving governor of Embu County since 25 August 2022. She is the chairperson of Kenya's ruling party
Cecily_Mutitu_Mbarire
Airport in Kenya
Embu Airport is an airport in Kenya. Embu Airport, (IATA: n/a, ICAO: HKEM), is located in Embu County, in the town of Embu. Located about 6.2 kilometres
Embu_Airport
Highest mountain in Kenya
(Meru: Kĩrĩmaara, Kikuyu: Kĩrĩmanyaga, or "Kīrī-nyaga", Kamba: Ki nyaa, Embu: Kĩ nyaga, or "Kirinyaga") is the second highest mountain in Africa. Located
Mount_Kenya
"Embu County Symbols Act 2015". Kenya Law. Retrieved 12 October 2025. "Photograph (Embu County Assembly)" (JPEG image). Embu County Assembly. Embu County
Flags_of_Africa
Kenyan politician
1973) is a Kenyan politician. She is the immediate former Deputy Governor in Embu County Kenya. She holds a bachelor of arts in home economics from Kenyatta
Dorothy_Nditi
Roman Catholic diocese in Kenya
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu (Latin: Dioecesis Embuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Embu in the ecclesiastical province of Nyeri in Kenya
Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu
Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Embu
Place in Eastern Province, Kenya
Kanja is a small settlement in Embu County in Kenya's Eastern Province, at about 1,785 metres above sea level. It falls under the Runyenjes Constituency
Kanja
Kenyan ethnic group
Meru speak the Meru language, also known as KiMîîrú. KiMîîrú, KiKamba, KiEmbu, KiMbeere and Kikuyu share critical language characteristics. The Meru language
Meru_people
2003 murder of two students in Brazil
murders of Liana Friedenbach and Felipe Caffé took place in the rural area of Embu-Guaçu, Greater São Paulo, between November 1 and 5, 2003. A group of four
Murders of Liana Friedenbach and Felipe Caffé
Murders_of_Liana_Friedenbach_and_Felipe_Caffé
Criminal case involving the murder of two Kenyan brothers
found at the Embu Level 5 Hospital morgue. The family claimed that the brothers had been killed by the police. However, the police, through Embu East Police
Kianjokoma_brothers_case
Kenyan traditional meal
is boiled until fully cooked. It is the staple food of the Gikuyu, Meru, Embu people and Mbeere people in the Central Province and Eastern Province of
Githeri
Country in East Africa
Kĩrĩnyaga (literally 'the mountain with brightness') in Kikuyu, while the Embu call it "Ki-nyaga" or Kirima Kinyaga. All three names have the same meaning
Kenya
Public high school in Embu, Kenya
Kangaru High School, is an all boys high school situated along the Embu-Meru highway in Embu, Kenya. It was built by the first missionaries that arrived in
Kangaru_High_School
Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Kenya
of Embu (Accessed 28 December 2017) Gitari, David. Troubled but not Destroyed: Autobiography p. 58 (Accessed 25 November 2017) ACK Cathedral Embu — Henry
Anglican dioceses of Mount Kenya
Anglican_dioceses_of_Mount_Kenya
Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil
it reaches the Planalto Paulistano, to the south of Greater São Paulo, in Embu-Guaçu. The Suspension Bridge was built in 1914 and was designed by engineer
São_Vicente,_São_Paulo
Kenyan politician
and a member of the 11th parliament of Kenya for Manyatta Constituency, Embu County on the ticket of The National Alliance and with support of Jubilee
John_Muchiri
Kenyan Roman Catholic prelate (born 1966)
Kenya, who was installed as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Embu, Kenya on 16 November 2024, by Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen
Peter_Kimani_Ndung'u
Kenyan politician
the Embu County women representative(2017-2022) and a member of the ruling political party, the jubilee party of Kenya. She vied and won the Embu woman
Jane_Wanjuki_Njiru
Kenyan electoral constituency
Mbeere North Constituency is an electoral constituency in Embu County, Kenya. It was formerly known as Siakago Constituency, one of two constituencies
Mbeere_North_Constituency
Former district of Kenya
105 and an area of 1,478 km². Kirinyaga District was historically part of Embu District until prior to independence when the colonial government made it
Kirinyaga_District
Japanese martial art tournament
are predominantly Tomiki Aikido or Shodokan members. Events are split into Embu (Kata) and Randori, as well as team events, with some events being specific
Aikido_World_Championships
River in Brazil
The Embu-Guaçu River is a river of São Paulo state in southeastern Brazil. List of rivers of São Paulo Brazilian Ministry of Transport v t e
Embu-Guaçu_River
Local elections were held in Embu to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013. Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum
2013_Embu_local_elections
Kenyan politician
politician. He is the first governor of Embu County in Kenya after winning on a The National Alliance (TNA) ticket in the Embu gubernatorial elections which was
Martin_Wambora
Supermarket chain in Kenya
branches in the following locations: Thika Muranga Nyeri Karatina Nairobi Embu Meru Mathai is a wholly Kenyan, privately held company. Kenyan print media
Maathai_Supermarkets
Administrative area of Embu County, Kenya
Kanyuambora is an administrative division in the Mbeere sub-district of Embu County, Eastern Kenya, which is commonly referred to as a "location". It lies
Kanyuambora
Ethnic association in Kenya
The Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (GEMA) is an organisation in Kenya created to presumably advance the social and political needs of the Eastern Kenya
Gikuyu, Embu, and Meru Association
Gikuyu,_Embu,_and_Meru_Association
Kenyan politician
Peter Njeru Ndwiga is a Kenyan politician. He is the former Senator for Embu County and the chairman of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee of the
Peter_Njeru_Ndwiga
Kenyan Reman Catholic prelate (born 1963)
Diocese of Embu, Kenya from 25 July 2009 until 22 July 2023. He was appointed bishop on 9 May 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. He was consecrated at Embu, Kenya
Paul_Kariuki_Njiru
Electoral ward in Embu County, Kenya
South is a local administrative ward located in Runyenjes Constituency in Embu County, Kenya. With a population of 20,426, it is the least populous Ward
Kagaari_South
Third Miss Cosmo pageant
Karina Moudy Widodo 21 Pati Japan Alina Ito 26 Okinawa Kenya Linsey Zawadi 23 Embu Macau Maggie Zhao 19 Guangzhou Malta Arina Balzan 18 Msida Mexico Esmeralda
Miss_Cosmo_2026
(宇佐神宮) in Ōita, where the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū members annually perform embu (demonstration) at the commemoration of the new year. The ryū has the following
Gosho-ha_Hyōhō_Niten_Ichi-ryū
Raquel Trindade de Souza, a Kambinda (10 August 1936, Recife – 15 April 2018, Embu das Artes) was a Brazilian artist, activist, choreographer, Carnaval bloc
Raquel_Trindade
Kenyan Roman Catholic prelate
Father Muheria was appointed Bishop of Embu on 30 October 2003 and received episcopal consecration at Embu on 10 January 2004 at the hands of Archbishop
Anthony_Muheria
River in Brazil
The Embu-Mirim River is a river of São Paulo state in southeastern Brazil. List of rivers of São Paulo Brazilian Ministry of Transport v t e
Embumirim_River
Town in Embu County, Kenya
Runyenjes is the second largest town in Embu County, Kenya. It is located about 150 km from Nairobi, and 75 km from Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 1500m
Runyenjes
Kenyan Member of parliament
businessman who serves as the Member of Parliament for Runyenjes Constituency in Embu County. A member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), he is the first
Muchangi_Karemba
Town in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
such as the method of circumcision, by which the Chuka are similar to the Embu. The Chuka are primarily Meru who, having climbed the first slopes of Mt
Chuka,_Kenya
Gross County Product
Capita of $6,591. Mombasa follows closely with $4,114 . Nyeri ($2,635) , Embu ($2,590) , Nakuru County ($2,497) also are among the wealthiest counties
List of counties of Kenya by Gross County Product
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_Gross_County_Product
Ethnic group in Eastern Kenya
predominantly live in Kenya stretching from Nairobi to Tsavo and northwards to Embu, in the southern part of the former Eastern Province. This land is called
Kamba_people
African deity
in the traditional spiritualities of the Gĩkũyũ, as well as the related Embu, Meru, Kamba, and Maasai peoples of Kenya and Tanzania. Within these belief
Ngai
and chief, and Mwenda Mwea a famous medicine man as well as a seer from Embu. They both saw a black snake coming and all the cattle disappearing, plundered
The_Iron_Snake
Kenyan politician
Erick Mutai is a Kenyan politician and academic from Embu University. He is the Governor for Kericho County, Kenya. Erick Mutai was born on 28 December
Erick_Mutai
Ethnic group in Kenya
Kīmbeere language, a dialect of Embu, which is very similar to the languages spoken by their neighbours, the Kamba, Embu and Kikuyu. The Mbeere are of Bantu
Mbeere_people
High School Machakos Machakos County Eastern Kangaru High School Kangaru Embu County Eastern Province Kagumo High School Kagumo Nyeri County Central Province
List_of_schools_in_Kenya
Place in Embu County, Kenya
straddles the border between Kenya's Embu County and Kirinyaga County. The town is located at the junction where the Nairobi-Embu Road diverges from the Nairobi-Nyeri
Makutano,_Kirinyaga,_Kenya
School in Kenya
Muragari Primary School is the third-oldest school in Embu, Kenya. It was founded in 1932 by the National Independent Church of Africa near the current
Muragari_School
Tadakiyo Sakai (5 January 1914, Nagasaki – 2 May 1981), also known as Sakai de Embu, was a Japanese-Brazilian sculptor. From a young age, Sakai showed a liking
Tadakiyo_Sakai
County of Kenya
an area of 1,478.1 km2. The county is bordered to the east and south by Embu County, to the south by a tiny part of Machakos County, to the southwest
Kirinyaga_County
Brazilian footballer (born 2001)
Feminino under-17 with União Suzano before making her senior debut with Embu das Artes [pt] in 2018. Amanda Gutierres made her league debut against AAD
Amanda_Gutierres
-Kisumu Intraglobal Training Institute -Kisii Intraglobal Training Institute -Embu Intraglobal Training Institute -Nakuru Intraglobal Training Institute -Donholm
List of universities and colleges in Kenya
List_of_universities_and_colleges_in_Kenya
Most populous city in Brazil
Tamanduateí, Anhangabaú, Piratininga, Itaquaquecetuba, Cotia, Itapevi, Barueri, Embu-Guaçu, etc. The Portuguese village of São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga
São_Paulo
Kenyan member of parliament (September 12, 1936–October 2nd, 2006)
entrepreneur who, between 1983 -1988, served as Member of Parliament for Embu North constituency, now split into Runyenjes constituency and Manyatta constituency
Stanley_Nyagah
Event Gold Silver Bronze Kumi Embu Pair Kyu Kenshi Indonesia Arif Rahman Nasir Revy Pratama Syam Laos Bounkham Botsavang Okhe Botsavang Timor-Leste
Shorinji Kempo at the 2011 SEA Games
Shorinji_Kempo_at_the_2011_SEA_Games
Ethnic group in Kenya
Somalis to the north. Their language is most closely related to that of the Embu and Mbeere. Geographically, they are concentrated in the vicinity of Mount
Kikuyu_people
Group of Northeast Bantu languages
Kirinyaga Chuka Northern Kirinyaga Nithi-Meru Meru Mwimbu-Muthambi Tharaka Embu Kikuyu-Temi Kikuyu Temi Kamba-Dhaiso Dhaiso Kamba Niane, Djibril Tamsir,
Thagiicu_languages
Kenyan civil servant and development advisor (born 1959)
Diaspora African Forum. Litha Musyimi was born in 1959, in Riakanau village, Embu County, Kenya to Tabitha and Stephen Musyimi Kisilu. Her father was a village
Litha_Musyimi-Ogana
Road in Kenya
country in a north–south direction, connecting the towns of Subuiga, Meru, and Embu, before terminating in Kibwezi. The A9 trunk road originates in Subuiga,
A9_road_(Kenya)
City in Nakuru County, Kenya
Mountain through Kiambu, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Laikipia, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang'a and back to Kiambu. Tamaro, Emmanuel; Nyabuto, Clinton
Nakuru
Group of languages
(E40) Kamba (Daisu) Meru (Cuka) (incl. Tharaka, Mwimbi-Muthambi) Gikuyu, Embu Chaga–Taita Taita (Dawida; E70) – Sagalla Chaga languages (E60) Northeast
Northeast_Bantu_languages
Mandera District (Mandera) Wajir District (Wajir) Eastern Region: Embu District (Embu) Isiolo District (Isiolo) Kitui District (Kitui) Machakos District
Sub-counties_of_Kenya
Municipality in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Ndung’u, Wainaina (6 July 2013). "Ray of hope as Kathwana town becomes Embu county headquartres". The Standard. Archived from the original on 20 July
Kathwana
Anti-colonial Insurgency in Kenya (1952–1960)
authorities. While the KLFA was primarily composed of Kikuyu, Meru, and Embu fighters, the movement also drew support from units of Kamba and Maasai.
Mau_Mau_rebellion
Kenyan cardinal
2002 to 2007 and Bishop of Embu from 1986 to 2002. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2007. Njue was born in Embu, Kenya, on 1 January 1946 to
John_Njue
Brazilian politician (born 1977)
to 2022. From 2017 to 2020, she served as secretary of human resources of Embu das Artes. "Ely Santos" (in Portuguese). Chamber of Deputies. "Ely Santos
Ely_Santos
Kirinyaga County 653,112 610,411 528,054 457,105 391,516 291,431 1.27% 37 Embu County 648,425 608,599 516,212 449,149 370,138 263,173 1.26% 38 Vihiga County
List of counties of Kenya by population
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_population
Kenyan lawyer and politician
on the ticket of Alliance Party of Kenya (APK). Njagagua, born in Mbeere, Embu County, studied law at the University of Nairobi from 1992 to 1996. He is
Muriuki_Njagagua
the Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) at the University of Embu. She is known for her work in higher education e-learning, distance learning
Speranza_Ndege
Kenyan professor
President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed him as the first chancellor of University of Embu. "Prof. Paul Musili Wambua appointed the First Chancellor of UoEm". Embuni
Musili_Wambua
Nazi SS doctor at Auschwitz (1911–1979)
swimming and drowned. His body was buried in Our Lady of the Rosary cemetery in Embu das Artes under the name "Wolfgang Gerhard", whose identification Mengele
Josef_Mengele
Incision on penis foreskin exposing the glans
needed] Formerly tribes that copied the Maasai like the numerous Kikuyu, Embu and Meru of Kenya also practised the same form of circumcision. Photos of
Dorsal_slit
Township in Embu county, Kenya
Mûkûûrî is an administrative Location and township in Runyenjes Division, in Embu County, Kenya, with a population of about 25,000 people. It is named for
Mukuuri
Manyani Nairobi Dispersal Centre Saiyusi Island South Yatta Fort Hall Prison Embu Prison Meru Detention Camp Kisumu Prison Marsabit Prison Nairobi New Prison
List of British concentration camps during the Mau Mau Uprising
List_of_British_concentration_camps_during_the_Mau_Mau_Uprising
Silibwet 3 Bungoma 1 Kimilili 4 Busia None – 5 Elgeyo/Marakwet 1 Lagam 6 Embu 1 Embu 7 Garissa 3 Garissa, Mbalambala, Masalani 8 Homa Bay None – 9 Isiolo
List_of_libraries_in_Kenya
2955.3 894179 302.57 Nandi 2884.5 752965 261.04 Migori 2586.4 917170 354.61 Embu 2555.9 516212 201.97 Siaya 2496.1 842304 337.45 Trans-Nzoia 2469.9 818757
List of counties of Kenya by area
List_of_counties_of_Kenya_by_area
Municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
Guarulhos Arujá Guarulhos Santa Isabel Itapecerica da Serra Cotia Embu das Artes Embu-Guaçu Itapecerica da Serra Juquitiba São Lourenço da Serra Taboão
Cajamar,_São_Paulo
Musical artist
record label, Lion of Sudah. Bensoul was born and raised in Dallas, a slum in Embu, Kenya. His father, a musician who played bass and electric guitar, influenced
Bensoul
Kenyan freedom fighter (1934–?)
lending its name to the movement. It consisted of involvement from the Kikuyu, Embu, and Meru ethnic groups in Kenya. Entry to the movement was through an oath-taking
Wamuyu_Gakuru
Kenyan business executive (born 1941)
Accountant (CPA) before returning to Kenya in 1969. He later enrolled at Embu College in 1965, completing a Diploma in Business Management, Sales, and
Samuel_Kamau_Macharia
Kenyan electoral constituency
Mbeere South is an electoral constituency in Embu County, Kenya. It used to be known as Gachoka Constituency, one of two constituencies of the former Mbeere
Mbeere_South_Constituency
Natural salt lick in Embu county
located in Embu County, Kenya. It has been known as a place of Mûnyû (salt) for hundreds of years in Embu land, since the founding of the Embu Community
Gogo_Salt_Lick,_Kenya
Phonetic phenomenon in Uralic languages
or overlong) must be listed for each class of wordform. So, for example, embus 'embrace' has the same form for all cases (e.g. genitive embuse), while
Consonant_gradation
County in Kenya
shares its borders with seven counties; Tharaka-Nithi and Meru to the north, Embu to the northwest, Machakos and Makueni to the west, Tana River to the east
Kitui_County
Corporate body of the Kenyan government
2 Bomet 1 Silibwet 3 Bungoma 1 Kimilili 5 Elgeyo/Marakwet 1 Lagam 6 Embu 1 Embu 7 Garissa 3 Garissa, Mbalambala, Masalani 9 Isiolo 1 Isiolo 11 Kakamega
Kenya National Library Service
Kenya_National_Library_Service
Airport in Kenya
Eldoret Unscheduled Amboseli Bamburi Bungoma Bura East Busia Eliye Springs Embu Garba Tula Garissa Hola Homa Bay Isiolo Kakamega Kalokol Keekorok Kericho
Angama_Mara_Airport
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