Nakuru has had many MPs since the early days. At independence in 1963, Nakuru County, back then known as Nakuru...
Category: Nakuru History

History of Jomo Kenyatta High School (Ngwataniro) – NakuruHistory of Jomo Kenyatta High School (Ngwataniro) – Nakuru
On 25th September 1974, President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta officially opened the school then known as Ngwataniro Shule ya Jomo Kenyatta....

Susan Kihika – Biography and Life StorySusan Kihika – Biography and Life Story
For Susan Kihika’s dad, Kihika Kimani, 1974 was a good year. It was in this year that he was first...

Nakuru Amateur Boxing Club – History & SuccessesNakuru Amateur Boxing Club – History & Successes
The Nakuru Amateur Boxing club was formed and registered in 1962. The club that is colloquially known as Madison Square...

Mirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutionsMirugi Kariuki – Soldiering on despite persecutions
When the late Mirugi Kariuki decided to vie as MP for Nakuru North in November 1982, little did he know...

History of Nakuru Jacaranda TreesHistory of Nakuru Jacaranda Trees
Nakuru Town is one of the urban centres in Kenya that has jacaranda trees beautifying the streets. The jacaranda trees...

Fred Kubai: Freedom Fighter, Politician & Trade UnionistFred Kubai: Freedom Fighter, Politician & Trade Unionist
As we celebrate Labour Day, we wish to celebrate one of Kenya’s pioneer Trade Unionists who spent the better years...

When Nakuru hosted Formula 1 Motor RacingWhen Nakuru hosted Formula 1 Motor Racing
From 1956 to the mid-1970s, Nakuru used to host a world-famous Formula 1 like motor-racing event at the present day...

Michael Blundell – Nakuru farmer & PoliticianMichael Blundell – Nakuru farmer & Politician
Although born in London, Michael Blundell who came to Kenya in 1925 was a core pillar in Nakuru through the...

Odeon Cinema Hall, NakuruOdeon Cinema Hall, Nakuru
One day, Umardin Karimbux, who build the Odeon Cinema Hall in Nakuru, was barred from accessing the only cinema hall...