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 .………….

Victims of Finland Education Trust Saga testify before Nakuru Court

Victims of the Finland Education Saga have told a Nakuru Court that they missed travelling to Finland for their studies despite paying fees through Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Trust Account.…

Nakuru Journalists demand public apology from County Assembly following harassment incident

Nakuru Journalists have condemned the happenings of Wednesday September 25, 2024 at the County Assembly where their colleagues were harassed by security personnel. The Journalists had been invited to cover…

Kenya’s Livestock Sector Eyes Insects as New Protein Source Amid Feed Shortage

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is promoting the adoption of alternative protein sources from various insects to address the shortage of protein feed ingredients for animal feed manufacturing in…

MPs out to defend NG-CDF kitty despite High Court declaring it unconstitutional

The High Court’s declaration as unconstitutional the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act 2015 has received opposition from Members of Parliament. Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili said…

Fire razes down dormitory at Kirobon Boys High School

A dormitory was on Saturday evening razed down by fire at Kirobon Boys High School in Mosop Ward of Rongai Sub-county. According to the office of area MCA Alex Langat,…

New dawn for Mau East residents as court lifts caveate on their land

It is a new dawn for the people of Nessuit, Mariashoni, Sururu, Likia, Terit, and Sigotik in Njoro sub-county, following the lifting of caveates on their land. The land caveat…

MP Kathambi lauds court for lifting caveats in Mau East

Njoro MP Charity Kathambi has lauded Court for lifting caveats on land in Mau East. Speaking in Nessuit Ward when she hosted a group of leaders and the community in…

MP Arama weighs in on DP Gachagua’s impeachment debate, gives a piece of advice to President Ruto

Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has weighed in on the heated debate concerning impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a presser, Arama noted that the impeachment is a…

Catholic Bishops call for unity, political tolerance

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops is now calling for unity and political tolerance in the country. This was the call as The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), in…

Nakuru hosts national event to mark World Teachers’ Day with calls for better welfare for teachers

Calls for better welfare for teachers took centre stage during this year’s national event to mark World Teachers’ Day with Nakuru County playing host. This year’s 30th World Teachers’ Day…

Nakuru Photos

Nakuru Sub-counties (Constituencies)

MP Njoki:My development agenda steadily unfolding in Bahati

Bahati MP Irene Njoki has come out strongly to defend her development agenda. In a statement, she stated that her development agenda for Bahati constituency is steadily unfolding. According to…

Kamburi village finally gets electricity connectivity

For many years, residents of Kamburi village in Dundori Ward of Bahati Constituency have remained in darkness. Infact, history has it that since I independence, the village has remained in…

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…

Polling Stations In Njoro Sub-county

Polling Stations in Njoro Sub-county. Njoro Sub-county has six wards. The six are Mau-Narok, Mauche, Lare, Nessuit, Njoro and Kihingo. Here is a list of the polling stations in Njoro…

Nakuru People

Dhanji Parmar

Born in 1936, Dhanji Parmar was best known in Nakuru as a philanthropist who went out of his way to help those in genuine need. Over the years, he touched…

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…

Stephen Chirchir – Nakuru talented artist

Stephen Chirchir is a Nakuru based painter. He has been painting professionally all his adult life and ever since he was in school. Stephen Chirchir is also an Art teacher…

MP Kathambi rolls up sleeves to ensure equal voice for women in decision-making process

Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi has reiterated her commitment towards empowerment of women at grassroot level. Through Kathambi Chepkwony Foundation, the Lawmaker says she will do all that pertains…

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…