Famous Nakuru

About Nakuru County

Nakuru is County number 32 out of the 47 Kenyan Counties. With an area of 7,496.5 KM², it is the 19th largest County in size. However, it has the third-largest population after Nairobi and Kiambu. Nakuru County has a population on 2,162,000 as per the 2019 census.

Nakuru County is subdivided into 11 Sub-counties (Constituencies) which are in turn subdivided into 55 wards. Naivasha Sub-county has the highest population in Nakuru County and also the largest in size .………….

Bahati farmers affected by heavy downpour finally get support courtesy of MP Njoki

Farmers in Bahati Constituency who were affected by the heavy downpour have received aid courtesy of area MP Irene Njoki. The recent heavy downpour led to severe flooding and the…

Stakeholders engage on Policy Framework towards strengthening community seed systems

Seed biodiversity, also known as crop diversity remains crucial for food security, environmental health, and sustainable agricultural practices. Maintaining seed diversity helps ensure resilient ecosystems, adapted crops, and reduces the…

Radio guru Edward Kwach passes on

Standard media Group Journalist and presenter at Spice FM Edward Kwach has passed on. Two weeks ago, the Media House had requested Kenyans to donate blood in aid of Kwach…

Leaders condemn Angara Barrikoi killings

The killing of 5 persons over land dispute in Angara Barrikoi, Narok County has been condemned by leaders. The leaders are now calling for amicable solution to avert more deaths.…

22 KFS Firefighters trained at Londiani Forest College

The Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko on Wednesday April 30, 2025 presided over the closing ceremony of a three weeks training course for KFS fire fighters at…

County signs MoU for Free Area Market on sanitation

In quest to improve Sanitation and service delivery, the County Government of Nakuru has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for Free Area Market in Nakuru East sub county. This even…

Nakuru West residents urged to be cautious following formation of sinkhole in London

Residents of London, in Nakuru West have been urged to be cautious following the formation of sinkhole in the area. Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibara who visited the scene revealed…

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The Force We Forgot: Why Only Love Can Save Our Nation

The Force We Forgot: Why Only Love Can Save Our Nation By Gitile Naituli In one of the most profound and touching letters ever attributed to Albert Einstein — a…

Human Rights Defenders give 6 key proposals to address Nakuru health docket challenges

Nakuru Human Rights Defenders Network has made a call to action healthcare accountability in Nakuru County. In a Press Release dated April 30, 2025, the Nakuru Human Rights Defenders Network…

1.5KM stretch along Tanners Road successfully upgraded to bitumen courtesy of MP Arama

Asanti sana Shabab;Tanners! Residents of Tanners in Shabab Ward have a reason to smile following the development agenda being initiated by NG-CDF Nakuru West under the patronage of MP Samwel…

Nakuru Photos

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.…

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

Videos: Mwariki Floods, Rhoda Ward

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…

Jonathan Warothe – Hellsgate Ward MCA Aspirant

Hon. Jonathan Warothe is a candidate in the March 4 2021 by-election in Hellsgate Ward, Naivasha Sub-county in Nakuru County. Mr. Warothe who once served as mayor is the favourite…

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

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…

Jonathan Warothe – Hellsgate Ward MCA Aspirant

Hon. Jonathan Warothe is a candidate in the March 4 2021 by-election in Hellsgate Ward, Naivasha Sub-county in Nakuru County. Mr. Warothe who once served as mayor is the favourite…

Nakuru Sub-counties (Constituencies)

Kuresoi South Constituency – Nakuru County

Kuresoi South Constituency is one of the eleven sub-counties in Nakuru County. It was formed from the larger Kuresoi Constituency in 2012. The first MP elected in Kuresoi South was…

Kuresoi North Constituency – Nakuru County

Kuresoi North Constituency is one of the eleven Nakuru County sub-counties. It is represented by Hon. Moses Cheboi in the National Assembly. The constituency was part of the larger Kuresoi…

GilGil Constituency (Sub-County) – Nakuru County

Gilgil is a Constituency in Nakuru County. The Constituency was created in 2013 with the advent of devolution. Initially, Gilgil was part of Naivasha Constituency. Gilgil has a population of…

More goodies as MP Arama launches tarmacking project at AIC-High Ridge

Residents of AIC-High Ridge estate in Milimani West, London Ward have a reason to smile after area MP Samwel Arama officially launched road tarmacking project in the area. The MP…

Njoro NG-CDF funds Mazingira Youth Group Project towards Climate Change mitigation

Youth in Njoro Constituency will benefit from a NG-CDF funded project that aims to ensure environment conservation. The Mazingira Project funded by Njoro NG-CDF kitty to a tune of Sh3…

MP Njoki: I continue to translate my campaign vision into reality for Constituents

Bahati MP Irene Njoki has reiterated her commitment towards transforming Bahati Constituency. In a press statement, the Lawmaker recalled the development agenda that she shared with constituents through her manifesto…

Nakuru Town West Constituency Polling Stations

Nakuru Town West polling stations. NTW is one of the two constituencies in Nakuru City. The constituency is divided into six wards namely; London, Kaptembwa, Rhoda, Barut, Kapkures, and Shabaab…

Nakuru People

Bishop Mark Kariuki – Founder, Deliverance Church Nakuru

The deliverance church as we know it today is synonymous with Bishop Mark Kariuki. The Nakuru born bishop has been the Deliverance Church overseer since the year 2009 when be…

Meet MP Irene Njoki who’s Living true to her campaign slogan ‘Mrembo Na Kazi’

When she ventured into politics for the first time towards the August 9, 2022 General elections, many Nakurians thought Irene Njoki had made a wrong calculation. Njoki who was then…

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…

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…

Ogiek community members evicted from Sasimwani village now decry harassment from Kenya Forestry Service officers

Members of the Ogiek community who were forcefully evicted from Sasimwani in Narok county have decried over what they term as intimidation and harassment from Kenya Forestry Service(KFS) officers. The…

Mirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutions

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 him into a collision course…