Tumutumu
Kenya
Major Languages
Kikuyu, Swahili, English
410 Partnership Since
2015
Community Name & History
Tumutumu community is named after the well know Tumutumu hill in the area. The history of the name , Tumutumu, is interesting. Originally the name, Tuku Tumu, meaning dry firewood found in this area, was too difficult for the first missionaries to pronounce and was changed to Tumutumu. People from this area migrated from Nyeri as the community expanded.
Life & Culture
The soil, full of good loam, is very suitable for farming activities. Coffee is a popular crop in this area. Other crops include maize, beans, bananas, mangos, avocados and other vegetables and fruits. Dairy farming is also practiced in the community.
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Stories from Tumutumu
Tumutumu Church Goes the Extra Mile
Mzee Eldad Kabinga is over 80 years old and cares for his last-born son, who recently completed high school, in Tumutumu, Kenya. He is a
Kenya Community Service Day
Our 410 Bridge team in Kenya held their first-ever Community Service Day on April 8th in the community of Tumutumu. This was a special time for
Business Start-up Training helps young girl turn life around in Tumutumu!
Our Business Start-up Training (BST) helps men and women in our communities learn how to start or strengthen a business, so that they can not
