The following photos were taken around Nakuru Town in 2013. From a photo of a young boy with a beautiful rose during the 2013 Valentine’s Day to the General elections. The Photos carry memories of times gone by and are a reminder of the election cycle through which we undergo every year. Thorny Issue View Finders Molo Tragic Accident Nakuru Jamia Mosque Protecting the poll TNA Party Nominations 2013 Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Nakuru, 2013 Men Fight Running on Hopes Kenya Decides Ready for confrontation A woman Decides Shadowing the Past…
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Videos: Mwariki Floods
Following the floods that hit Mwariki Estate in Rhoda Ward, Nakuru Town West, victims and well wishers have worked extra hard to salvage their household goods from the affected houses. The following videos show the resilient residents salvaging their properties as they plan the next move.
Read MorePhotos: Floods wreak havoc in Mwariki, Pondamali
Residents of Mwariki in Rhoda Ward, Nakuru West have today woken up to disastrous news following high rainfall that pounded at dawn today. The 4 AM to 6 AM rains have left many families displaced, property worth thousands destroyed and left some access roads inaccessible. Below are photos taken at the affected places. The flood victims with the help of well wishers could be seen trying to salvage their household goods. The next dilemma is where to seek shelter next and how to move.
Read MoreTravellers screened for Covid-19 in Nakuru
Random screening of passengers and drivers for Covid-19 today. The exercise was carried out along the Nakuru-Nairobi and the Nakuru-Eldoret road. None of those screened turned positive. Photos by Suleiman Mbatiah.
Read MoreSpraying Wakulima Market against Covid-19
To counter the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) Wakulima market in Nakuru has been closed indefinitely and traders relocated to Afraha Stadium. A worker is seen here spraying the market to fumigate against the spread of the virus.
Read MoreAfraha Stadium: Traders take over
Traders from both Wakulima and Nasher markets have today started settling at Afraha Stadium where they will be carrying their trade. While we visited the place earlier today, Wakulima Market traders had already taken over the Afraha Annexe and business was running almost normally. To deal will the vagaries of weather, the traders were busy putting up makeshift shelters while lorries delivered cargo. The traders were given the directive to move from their places of work in town following the outbreak of Covid-19. This is one of the orders given…
Read MorePhotos: Talent Reggae Mtaani at Kamukunji Grounds
Nakuru Town East residents have today congregated at Kamukunji Grounds for the “Talent Search Reggae Mtaani” organized by MP David Gikaria. The event is meant to bring young people together and tap into their talents. Today’s highlight was the Nakuru Town East NG-CDF inter-wards finals. The first match was the Kivumbini Vs Flamingo under-15 years football final bringing and the Seniors between the same wards. Below are more photos of the electrifying event. If you missed, avail yourself at Kamukunji Grounds for an exciting talent search show next Sunday.
Read MoreOdeon Cinema Hall, Nakuru
One day, Umardin Karimbux, who build the Odeon Cinema Hall in Nakuru, was barred from accessing the only cinema hall in town for being an Asian. Back then, the cinema hall was only open to whites. Angered by the incidence, the young man, son of pioneer Indian Nakuru businessman Ibrahim Karimbux decided to put up a cinema that would serve all races. That is how Madil Karimbux house was out up and opened to operations in 1929. Today, the building is popularly known as Odeon Cinema, Nakuru. The original hall…
Read MoreMCA Eddy Kiragu flagging off International Day of the Girl Child in Nakuru
MCA Eddy Kiragu flagging off the International Day of the Girl Child procession in Nakuru today, Thursday 11th October. Eddy Kiragu is the MCA for Flamingo ward in Nakuru East sub-county. The event takes place at Kamukunji Grounds in Nakuru #DayOfTheGirl #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild Our leaders are our champions! Flamingo ward ward representative in Nakuru Town East Sub County flagging off the procession to mark the International Day of the Girl Child #IDGNakuru #IDG2018 #GirlsNotBrides pic.twitter.com/iiaqjnAvXc — |•Kamande John•| (@the_kmash) October 11, 2018
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