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Daniel Toroitich arap Moi – The “Professor of Politics” from Nakuru

Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (1924–2020) was Kenya's second president and served from 1978 to 2002. Born in Baringo, he became deeply associated with Nakuru through State House Nakuru, his Kabarak home and the educational institutions he established in the region. Kabarak University, Moi High School – Kabarak and other institutions remain part of his educational legacy. His story in Nakuru also includes the moving history of Mercy Njeri, whose school was renamed in her memory following her death in 1985. Moi's legacy remains contested, with supporters remembering his emphasis on education and stability and critics highlighting the authoritarianism and political repression of his era. He was buried at Kabarak in 2020, leaving his life and legacy permanently connected to Nakuru.

Susan Kihika

Susan W Kihika is a Kenyan lawyer and politician serving as the third Governor of Nakuru County and the county’s first female governor. Born in 1974, she is the daughter of veteran politician Kihika Kimani. After studying law in the United States and being admitted to the Texas Bar, she returned to Kenya and entered politics in 2013 as the first Speaker of the Nakuru County Assembly. She was elected Senator for Nakuru County in 2017 before becoming Governor in 2022. Kihika has focused on infrastructure, healthcare, water, agriculture, youth empowerment, and sports development, including the modernisation of Afraha Stadium. A key ally of President William Ruto, she played a prominent role in the formation and growth of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In 2025, she attracted national attention after giving birth to twins while serving as governor, highlighting women’s leadership in public office and work-life balance in Kenyan politics.

Koigi Wa Wamwere

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 to political freedom and social justice. He served as MP for Nakuru North and later Subukia, but spent significant periods in detention and exile because of his political activities. He later returned to Parliament, wrote extensively on freedom, ethnicity and racism, established Sauti ya Mwananchi radio, and continued to participate in public life. His long association with Nakuru is reflected in the road named in his honour in 2019.

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Nakuru County Repossesses War Memorial Hospital After Lease Expiry

On 27 October 2023, the County Government of Nakuru repossessed Nakuru War Memorial Hospital following the expiry of the institution's 99-year lease, originally granted in 1922 to the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Trust. County officials argued that the lease had lapsed in April 2021 and that the land should revert to public ownership to support the expansion of healthcare services, including plans for a Level 6 referral hospital. The repossession followed disputes over the validity of a lease renewal and subsequent legal and administrative proceedings concerning the property's ownership. While court cases continued after the takeover, the event marked a pivotal moment in Nakuru's healthcare history, illustrating the challenges of managing colonial-era leaseholds, charitable trusts, and public assets under Kenya's devolved system of government.

Elburgon Level 4 Hospital's Modern Maternity Wing Officially Commissioned

The official commissioning of the Mother and Baby Wing at Elburgon Level 4 Hospital on 30 June 2026 marked a major milestone in maternal healthcare in Nakuru County. Equipped with modern maternity facilities and emergency obstetric services, the project strengthened healthcare delivery for thousands of families in Elburgon and the surrounding communities.

The Encore Hotel Opens, Redefining Luxury Hospitality in Nakuru

The official opening of The Encore Hotel in June 2026 marked a defining moment in Nakuru's urban and economic development. As the city's first major five-star luxury hotel, the 205-room facility elevated Nakuru's hospitality industry, expanded its conference capacity, and reinforced its growing reputation as a destination for business, investment, and tourism in Kenya's Rift Valley.