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The Governor’s Cup 2026 kicked off across Nakuru County’s 55 wards, with teams in Nakuru Town West beginning their campaigns in Kaptembwa, London, Rhonda, Kapkures and Shabab wards. The opening fixtures are…
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The official handover of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) site at Ngongongeri Farm, Njoro, on 10 October 2023 marked the beginning of one of Nakuru County's most significant industrial development…
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The Origins of Nakuru Town Explained Unlike many cities that were founded by a single individual, Nakuru does not have one specific founder. Instead, Nakuru developed gradually in the early 1900s during…
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Lives that shaped Nakuru
People
Koigi wa Wamwere is a Nakuru-born political reformist, author and human rights activist. His experiences growing up in Rugongo Forest and witnessing the inequalities of colonial and post-independence Kenya shaped his commitment…
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Hans Zwager (1926–2015) was a Dutch entrepreneur, horticultural pioneer, conservationist, and founder of Oserian Development Company in Naivasha. He is widely credited with helping establish Kenya's modern flower export industry by transforming…
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Archbishop Peter Kairu is a Kenyan Catholic prelate whose leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, beginning in 1997, coincided with one of the most challenging periods in the history of Kenya's…
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Events
The repossession of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital on 27 October 2023 marked a significant turning point in the history of one of Kenya's oldest healthcare institutions. Triggered by the expiry of the…
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On 30 June 2026, the new Mother and Baby Wing at Elburgon Level 4 Hospital was officially commissioned, expanding maternal and newborn healthcare services in Molo Sub-County. The facility added modern delivery…
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In June 2026, The Encore Hotel officially opened in Nakuru City's Milimani Estate, introducing one of the largest and most luxurious hospitality developments in the county's history. The 205-room, five-star hotel significantly…
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Projects
Phase two of the Afraha Stadium redevelopment officially launched on 13th November 2025. This was a critical step in turning the iconic Nakuru venue into an international sports arena ahead of the 2027…
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The Soimet Bridge is a road bridge in Nakuru Town West Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. It spans River Ndarugu, connecting Kaptembwo Ward with Barut and Kapkures wards. Constructed by the County Government…
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Sources
A biographical tribute useful for researching Hans Zwager, Oserian and Naivasha’s floriculture heritage, including agricultural enterprise, geothermal energy and conservation.
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The source traces Susan Kihika’s career from her education and legal work in the United States to her return to Kenya and subsequent political career. It covers her service as the first…
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The article documents the story of Mercy Njeri, a Kiamunyi schoolgirl born in 1975 who developed rheumatic heart disease. It reports that community fundraising efforts failed to raise enough money for surgery,…
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