NAKURU, IN CONTEXTStories & perspectives
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The Nakuru Amateur Boxing club was formed and registered in 1962. The club that is colloquially known as Madison Square has one of the best boxing rings in Africa. The building currently…
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When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie for the Nakuru North parliamentary seat in November 1982, little did he know that his decision would place him on a collision course with…
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When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie as MP for Nakuru North in November 1982, little did he know that the decision would put him into a collision course with President…
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Nakuru Town is one of the urban centres in Kenya that has jacaranda trees beautifying the streets. The jacaranda trees have become part of the townscape and the residents have become very…
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Nakuru Town is one of the urban centres in Kenya that has jacaranda trees beautifying the streets. The jacaranda trees have become part of the townscape, and the residents have become very…
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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 1,385. Born…
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Nakuru based literally giant Henry ole Kulet has passed on. The renowned writer who has written many best sellers passed on this Tuesday (16/02/2021) at Mediheal Hospital, Nakuru. He died at the…
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Nzuki Anthony Wachira is the Member of County Assembly (MCA) aspirant on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party in London Ward, Nakuru County. Born 34 years ago to Mr Charles Wachira, Nzuki…
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Sam Mburu (alias Kiongozi Kiswahili word for leader). This is the man who won Senator Susan Kihika's heart. And last Saturday, dowry was negotiated in a ceremony also attended by Deputy President…
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One thing that made Chief Francis Kariuki stand out was his high regard for communication. He believed in passing the message to the people and in time. He constantly asked for feedback,…
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As we celebrate Labour Day, we wish to celebrate one of Kenya’s pioneer Trade Unionists who spent the better years of his youth fighting for the rights of African workers. Born in…
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From 1956 to the mid-1970s, Nakuru used to host a world-famous Formula 1 like motor-racing event at the present day Langalanga estate. Langalanga is derived from a Maa(sai) word langa langa which…
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