Category: Nakuru History
Discover the Historic Old Town Hall in Nakuru City
Nestled in the heart of Nakuru City’s central business district, the Old Town Hall Building stands as a timeless testament to the city’s rich history…
Nakuru County Leaders from Independence (1963)
Nakuru has had many MPs since the early days. At independence in 1963, Nakuru County, back then known as Nakuru District had four constituencies. Over…
History of Jomo Kenyatta High School (Ngwataniro) – Nakuru
On 25th September 1974, President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta officially opened the school then known as Ngwataniro Shule ya Jomo Kenyatta. The school was opened just…
Susan Kihika – Biography and Life Story
For Susan Kihika’s dad, Kihika Kimani, 1974 was a good year. It was in this year that he was first elected to Parliament. Best of…
Nakuru Amateur Boxing Club – History & Successes
The Nakuru Amateur Boxing club was formed and registered in 1962. The club that is colloquially known as Madison Square has one of the best…
Mirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutions
When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie as MP for Nakuru North in November 1982, little did he know that the decision would put…
Mirugi Kariuki: The Courageous Lawyer Who Defied President Moi
When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie for the Nakuru North parliamentary seat in November 1982, little did he know that his decision would…
History of Nakuru Jacaranda Trees
Nakuru Town is one of the urban centres in Kenya that has jacaranda trees beautifying the streets. The jacaranda trees have become part of the…
Fred Kubai: Freedom Fighter, Politician & Trade Unionist
As we celebrate Labour Day, we wish to celebrate one of Kenya’s pioneer Trade Unionists who spent the better years of his youth fighting for…
When Nakuru hosted Formula 1 Motor Racing
From 1956 to the mid-1970s, Nakuru used to host a world-famous Formula 1 like motor-racing event at the present day Langalanga estate. Langalanga is derived…