Category: Nakuru People

Susan Kihika

Susan Kihika – Biography and Life Story

April 17, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

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…

Mirugi Kariuki

Mirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutions

April 9, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

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

Mirugi Kariuki: The Courageous Lawyer Who Defied President Moi

April 9, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

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…

Nzuki Anthony Wachira

Get to know MCA-elect for London Ward Nzuki Anthony Wachira

March 5, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

Nzuki Anthony Wachira is the Member of County Assembly (MCA) elect for London Ward in Nakuru West. Nzuki trounced Francis Njoroge of Jubilee after he…

Henry-Ole-Kulet

Novelist Henry ole Kulet takes final bow

February 18, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

Nakuru based literally giant Henry ole Kulet has passed on. The renowned writer who has written many best sellers passed on this Tuesday (16/02/2021) at…

Nzuki Anthony Wachira

Nzuki Anthony Wachira

January 21, 2021 | By Martin Gichinga

Nzuki Anthony Wachira is the Member of County Assembly (MCA) aspirant on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party in London Ward, Nakuru County. Born 34…

Sam Mburu

Meet Sam Mburu-the man who won Senator Kihika’s heart

November 8, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

Sam Mburu (alias Kiongozi Kiswahili word for leader). This is the man who won Senator Susan Kihika’s heart. And last Saturday, dowry was negotiated in…

Chief Francis Kariuki

Remembering Chief Francis Kariuki and the 8988 shortcode

October 24, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

One thing that made Chief Francis Kariuki stand out was his high regard for communication. He believed in passing the message to the people and…

Fred Kubai

Fred Kubai: Freedom Fighter, Politician & Trade Unionist

May 1, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

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…

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Umardin Karimbux – Man who build Odeon Cinema, Nakuru

January 11, 2020 | By Martin Gichinga

In honour of Umardin Karimbux, all businesses belonging to Asians and Europeans in Nakuru were closed on 19th March 1945, The death of the young…