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Rhoda Ward

Rhoda Ward is a vibrant urban electoral area in Nakuru Town West Sub-County, housing over 24,000 residents. This high-density cosmopolitan hub is famous for Pondamali Market’s fish trade and the Mwariki Vocational Training Centre. Led by MCA John Macharia, the ward balances busy informal micro-enterprises with ongoing county infrastructure developments aimed at upgrading local water access, youth skills, and security.

Courtesy of County Government of Nakuru

Quick Facts

Place Type
Ward
Location
Nakuru Town West
Established
2010
Known For
Home to Pondamali Market, one of the largest fish markets in Nakuru.
Sub-county/Constituency
Nakuru Town West
County
Nakuru
Ward Code
032-175-0874
Population
24000

Profile

Ward Context

Main Economic Activities

- Small Businesses
- Light Transport services

Ward Facilities and Features

Mbugua and Mbugua Drainage System project

Infrastructure
Public
Rhoda Ward is one of the 55 electoral wards in Nakuru Town West Sub-County, Nakuru County.
It hosts a diverse, cosmopolitan population of over 24,000 residents. The area blends bustling residential neighbourhoods with expanding local businesses, making it a key economic hub in Nakuru.
Key public institutions include Mwariki Primary School, Mwariki Secondary School and the recently completed modern Mwariki Vocational Training Centre, which equips local youth with essential technical skills.
The Ward is represented by John Macharia Gachiri as the Member of County Assembly (MCA). While challenges in drainage, stormwater management, flooding and sanitation persist, ongoing civic infrastructure developments continue to enhance local living standards.
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