Category: Nakuru History

Sir Michael Blundell

Michael Blundell – Nakuru farmer & Politician

January 11, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

Although born in London, Michael Blundell who came to Kenya in 1925 was a core pillar in Nakuru through the 1940s to the 1970s. Michael…

Odeon Cinema Nakuru

Odeon Cinema Hall, Nakuru

January 2, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

One day, Umardin Karimbux, who built the Odeon Cinema Hall in Nakuru, was barred from accessing the only cinema hall in town for being an…

Ugatuzi Plaza, Nakuru

Nakuru County MCAs: 2013 – 2017

May 9, 2014 | By Martin Gichinga

As one of the counties with a very high population, Nakuru County has also a high number of MCAs. Between 2013 to 2017, Nakuru County…

Kihika Kimani being sworn in as MP in 1974

Kihika Kimani sworn in as MP, 1974

November 6, 1974 | By Martin Gichinga

Hon. Dixon Kihika Kimani being sworn as MP representing Bahati North in November 1974. Kihika Kimani had been elected on a KANU ticket and served…