Residents of Rwarera Village believe it is the holy Jerusalem and Jesus left footprints on the rock when he rode into the area.
Next to the footprints is a pool of water that is considered holy.
The area is dotted with natural salt water springs, and residents refer to the water as Mwonyo. Locals believe that Mwonyo has medicinal properties that alleviate a range of skin diseases and relieve constipation.
Long before Kenya began recording its history, Jesus of Nazareth walked in the country and specifically in Rwarera Village, Meru County, residents believe.
They say that their village, which lies at the foot of the three sister hills of Jamuta, is the holy Jerusalem because of Makinya ja Jesu which translates to ‘Jesus’ footprints’. The set of human-like footprints is etched on Katheruko, an area of sedimentary outcrop where natural salty water flows.
