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Historic Churches in Elgeyo Marakwet

Wewo Catholic Church: Soaring in The Clouds

The northwest area of Embobut is howling and varied, its terrain ranging from wooded hillocks, the dramatic escarpment and the ever-green montane forests. Rather reminiscent of Tambach town, on a miniature scale, Embobut centre is an enchanting little settlement build right at the edge of the escarpment. One of the best-kept-secret hidey-holes to visit at Embobut is the Wewo Catholic Church

Its apt sobriquet as the Church in the Clouds answers to its inimitable location at the extreme northern edge of the Elgeyo Escarpment, overlooking the Kerio Valley in almost all directions. It is a transfixing ledge with awe-inspiring views. The Church itself is marked by bright monumental sharp angular walls, giving it a timeless appearance. Outwith the view at Wewo Catholic Church includes the rippling Cherangani Hills, Elgeyo Escarpment, Kerio Valley, and Embobut Forest.

Wewo Catholic Church shares this auspicious alias with the famous All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi, which is often colloquially referred to as the “Church in the Sky.” It’s a striking architectural landmark situated atop a hill overlooking the city of Nairobi. Its unique location and design give it a commanding presence, and its tower, which rises high above the city, is visible from many parts of Nairobi.

The view on a charming small mountain chapel at Wewo, built on the edge of the escarpment, gives a sense of soaring with eagles, overlooking landscape stretches so far out in all directions that it brings you to a happy, revential brink of fear and awestruck. You’ll hear nothing but birdsong and treetops rustling in the breeze. Wewo Catholic Church is found 90 km north of Iten. The easiest route is via Iten-Kapsowar Road through Singore, Chebara, Kabetwa, Chesoi, and Chepkoit towns.

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You don’t have to be religious, or even spiritual, to enjoy a beautiful old church. The architecture, the stained glass, the history, and the famous graves all make visiting historic churches a fulfilling activity on any trip. Kenya has a lot of very old and lovely churches, and you can enter most of them free of charge, at any time. 

Index of Historic Churches in Kenya



Baringo County - St. Swithin's Church, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Wewo Catholic Church, Homa Bay County - SDA Church Gendia, Asumbi Catholic Church, Isiolo County - St. Eusebius Cathedral, Kericho County - AIC Kericho, The Sacred Heart Cathedral, ACK Kericho, Kiambu County - St. Mary's of the Angels Church, All Saints Limuru, Watson Scott Memorial Church, PCEA Thogoto Mission Church, Kilifi County - Thomas Wakefield Memorial Methodist Church, The Portuguese Chapel, ACK Rabai Church, Kisumu County - St. Theresa’s Cathedral, Kitui County - AIC Ikutha, Lamu County - Lamu Catholic Church, Machakos County - AIC Mumbuni, Makueni County - AIC Kalamba, Kyale Catholic Church, Meru County - St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kaaga Methodist Church, Migori County - Komotobo Mission Church, Mombasa County - The ACK Mombasa Memorial Church, Holy Ghost Cathedral, ACK Emmanuel Church, Muranga County - Muranga St. James & All Martyrs Church, Tuthu Catholic Church, Nairobi County - St. Stephen Cathedral, St. Austins Cathedral, The All Saints Cathedral, Nakuru County - The Church of Goodwill Elementaita, Remembrance Church Njoro, Nyandarua County - Knessiah 7th Day Jewish Main Synagogue, Nyeri County - Tumu Tumu Hill Church, The Consolata Nyeri Cathedral, PCEA St Curthbert Church, Italian Memorial Church, Samburu County - Baragoi Catholic Mission, Siaya County - Rangala Catholic Church, Taita Taveta County - St. Marks Anglican Church, The Bura Mission Catholic Church, ACK Trinity Church Mahoo, Tana River County - Ngao Neukirchen Church, Hola Methodist Church, Tharaka Nithi County - PCEA Chogoria Church, Trans Nzoia County - St. Lukes Anglican Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Vihiga County - Kidundu Friends Church, Kima Church of God, African Divine Church, West Pokot County - The Holy Cross Church Kacheliba, The Dini ya Roho Mafuta Pole ya Africa

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Touring Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya offers a mix of stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Renowned for its rugged terrain and picturesque landscapes, it is also home to globally-famous long distance running exports. Hiking enthusiasts can explore trails such as the famous Kerio Valley Escarpment or venture into the Cherangani Hills for more challenging hikes.

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44 Destinations in E. Marakwet County, arranged as one would visit these - west, south then north - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart: 

Home of Champions Art Center, Keiyo Gardens, High Altitude Training Camp, Kamariny Stadium, St. Patrick's High School, Bugar Forest, Iten Viewpoint, Lelin Campsite, Kerio View Hotel, Active Edge, Rimoi National Reserve, Kapkurmoi Cultural & Conservation, Kessup Falls, Kessup Forest, Kilima Resort, Tambach Museum, Kolol Viewpoint, Torok Falls, Biretwo Museum, Kerio River Lodge, Chebloch Gorge, Samich Resort, Kenya Fluorspar Company, Sego Safari Resort, Melwa Gorge, Kerio Valley, Elgeyo (Kerio) Escarpment, Lake Kamnarok National Reserve, Kureswo Hot Springs, Metkei Ridge, Chemonde Forest, Chebirara Falls, Mela Cave, Cherangani Hills, Teren River Bridge, Arror Dam, Chebara Dam, Embobut Forest, Wewo Catholic Church, The Foothills (Kipkunurr & Koisungur), Kipteberr Hill, Kiplagoch Caves, Ancient Marakwet Furrows

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