Famous Nakuru

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 time, Nakuru has grown to eleven constituencies. The original constituencies were Nakuru North (1966), Nakuru East, Nakuru West and Nakuru Town. Nakuru North has over time given birth to Rongai, […]

Photo: Ugatuzi Plaza, Nakuru

Ugatuzi Plaza is a five-storey building at the County Assembly of Nakuru. The building was officially opened on 14th August 2019 by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Ugatuzi Plaza was build at a cost of Kshs. 220 million. It took 28 months to construct. The building which is connected to high speed internet has among other facilities; […]

Photos: Dundori (Gwa Kiongo) Centre

Dundori Centre is 25 KMs from Nakuru. Below are a few photos of the famous Dundori. The town’s economy is based on agriculture and small businesses. #NakuruPhotos

Dundori (Ndunduri) Gwa Kiongo Centre in Nakuru

Dundori Centre is a small town 25 KMs from Nakuru Town. It is also known as Ndunduri or Gwa Kiongo by locals. It is a famous centre that lies at the crossroads of three roads. The road from Nakuru, from Nyahururu and from Ol’kalou. The centre is famous for extra-large chapatis and mandazis. Many people […]

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 three weeks before the 1974 General election. Until 2017 when the school split into two autonomous schools for boys and girls respectively, it used to be a mixed boarding public […]

Honeymoon Hill, Nakuru

Part of Honeymoon Hill, actually the larger portion, lies within Lake Nakuru National Park. The hill that borders the park to one side and Lakeview estate to the other side is a favourite hangout place for young people especially those that are dating. It is not clear where the name originated from. However, the name […]

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 all, it was in this year that his favourite daughter Susan Wakarura Kihika was born. Born on 11th December of that year, Susan can be described as that child who […]

Fiction: Tom and Terry

I first met Tom the day I joined college. That was two years ago. Tom was always a jovial guy, took his studies seriously and was always sociable and kind to others. But most of all, everyone knew Tom was deeply in love with Terry. Terry was a rather tall, brown girl with a most […]

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 boxing rings in Africa. The building currently known as Nakuru Amateur Boxing club was initially a garage. Constructed in 1936, the original owner was Mrs Marion Elizabeth Couldrey. She had […]

Hyrax Hill Museum, Nakuru pre-historic site

Hyrax Hill Museum is a pre-historic site 4 km from Nakuru Town and 150 km from Nairobi City. The site lies a walking distance from the Nakuru-Nairobi highway atop Hyrax Hill. Although it was proclaimed a national monument in 1945, it was not until 1965 that it was opened to the public. The museum was […]