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

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 garnered 1,707 votes against Njoroge’s 1,385. Born 34 years ago to Mr Charles Wachira, Nzuki is married to the love of his life and they have been blessed with three […]

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Novelist Henry ole Kulet takes final bow

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 Mediheal Hospital, Nakuru. He died at the age of 75. Henry ole Kulet will be missed by many literally lovers who grew up reading his wide range of books. Some […]

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Nzuki Anthony Wachira
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Nzuki Anthony Wachira

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 years ago to Mr Charles Wachira, Nzuki is married to the love of his life and they have been blessed with three daughters. Nzuki attended Prisons Nursery school before proceeding […]

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

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 a ceremony also attended by Deputy President William Ruto in Laikipia. But who is this man Sam Mburu alias Kiongozi? Sam Mburu has been a close ally of Deputy President […]

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Susan Kihika
Nakuru People

Senator Kihika finally ‘off market’!

It is now official that Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika is taken by businessman Sam Mburu. This is after her partner businessman Sam Mburu on Saturday paid her dowry in a traditional ceremony held at Marmanet Town, Laikipia County. Deputy President William Ruto was among the many guests(including MPs) who attended the colourful ceremony. Businessman Sam […]

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Chief Francis Kariuki
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Remembering Chief Francis Kariuki and the 8988 shortcode

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 in time. He constantly asked for feedback, and promptly shared out information that was relevant to the people. “Am there to serve the people. Almost 80% of the people I […]

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Fred Kubai
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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 the rights of African workers. Born in 1917 in Nairobi, Fred Polworth Kibuthu Kubai first worked as a telegrapher at East Africa Posts and Telecommunications after his education at Buxton […]

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Umardin Karimbux – Man who build Odeon Cinema, Nakuru

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 man was felt across the whole country. He had died two days earlier on 17th March 1945 aged only 37. The young man had never been to school. The schools […]

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Sir Michael Blundell
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Michael Blundell – Nakuru farmer & Politician

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 Blundell first worked as a farmhand in Solai where he later bought land and set his own farm. As a farmer, he was quite successful later serving as a Kenyan […]

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Mark Mwithaga
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Mark Mwithaga

Hon. Mark Mwithaga was the MP for Nakuru town at different times from 1966 to 1979. Born in 1937, Mwithaga first came to Nakuru in 1952 as a barefooted young boy. The bus he rode in dropped him in Subukia with former President Mwai Kibaki as the conductor. He got a job in a union […]

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