Gicinga Telling Nakuru's Story

Nakuru Founded in 1904

On this day in 1904, Nakuru was officially established as a township by the British colonial administration. This proclamation transformed the small railway outpost into a formal administrative and commercial hub for the Rift Valley. Strategically positioned along the Uganda Railway, the town quickly became the heartbeat of the “White Highlands.” This year also saw […]

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On this day in 1904, Nakuru was officially established as a township by the British colonial administration. This proclamation transformed the small railway outpost into a formal administrative and commercial hub for the Rift Valley.
Strategically positioned along the Uganda Railway, the town quickly became the heartbeat of the “White Highlands.” This year also saw the arrival of influential settlers, such as Lord Delamere, whose agricultural ventures nearby would shape the region’s economy for decades. From a humble station stop to a burgeoning colonial centre, January 28 marks the birth of Nakuru’s journey toward becoming the vibrant city it is today.
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