Murule also inhabit the neighbouring Ethiopia, in which they live in parts of the directly adjacent districts of Liben zone.

They live in the Erer Zone and traditionally inhabit the Maya-Muluqo where they hold governor and majority of the council positions.

A small subsection of a sub-clan of Murule called Reer Jama live amongst the Isaaq in Somaliland, specifically in the city of Wajaale.

Around 1890, some Murule clan sections moved from their abode in the Hiiraan state of Somalia to present-day Mandera County in northeastern Kenya.

Ugaas Adan Hirsi and Dalahow Noor requested friendship with the Garre on behalf of the British, and the agreements were finalized.