Kandara
Murang'a, Kenya
Why visit Kandara?
Kandara is a town in southern Murang'a County, in Kenya's tea- and coffee-growing Central Highlands, roughly 10 km south of Kigumo and 30 km north of Thika. It is the headquarters of Kandara Division/Constituency, whose first MP, Bildad Kaggia, was a prominent Mau Mau-era political figure known for his radicalism and role in Kenya's independence movement. The town's weekly market days are Monday and Thursday, when smallholder farmers from the surrounding area sell produce.
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By Car / Road
Kandara is connected by road to Kenol and Murang'a town. Matatus run on these routes.
The town is walkable. Boda-bodas provide local transport.
What are the things to do?
Tea and coffee plantations.
The scenic highland landscape.
Visit local tea and coffee farms.
Hike in the surrounding hills.
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Local restaurants serve Kikuyu dishes.
Where to drink?
Tea and coffee.
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Tea, coffee, and fresh produce.
Where to go next?
- Kenol — transport junction.
- Murang'a town — county capital.
- Aberdare National Park — wildlife sanctuary.
Nearby in Murang'a
More places to explore around Kandara.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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