Translation of "meko" into English

Yerusalemu litakuwaje “meko ya madhabahu,” na jambo hilo latukia lini, na jinsi gani?

In what way is Jerusalem to become an “altar hearth,” and when and how does this take place?

Niliweka joto kwenye chumba usiku huo uliokuwa wa baridi kwa moto mdogo kwenye meko.

I had warmed the room on a cold night with a small fire in the fireplace.