NAKURU, IN CONTEXTNakuru through time
Trace the turning points, milestones and everyday moments that connect Nakuru’s past with its present.
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On this day in 2023, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika officially broke ground for the construction of the Subukia Level 4 Hospital. This KSh 120 million project marked a turning point for the region, moving healthcare…
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On this day, the Nakuru Railway Station stands as a bridge between Kenya’s past and its future. Originally opened on June 14, 1957, by Governor Sir Evelyn Baring, the station served as a vital "Kilometre 0"…
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On this day in 2021, Nakuru officially etched its name into the archives of Kenya’s history by becoming the country’s fourth city. In a landmark ceremony at the refurbished Nyayo Gardens, former…
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On this day in 2021, Governor Lee Kinyanjui led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naivasha Smart Fish Market in Karai. This Sh240 million project, a partnership between Nakuru County and the Rockefeller Foundation,…
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On this day in 2021, Nakuru County lost a dedicated public servant, Samuel King'ori, to COVID-19 complications. Serving as the Health Chief Officer, King'ori was a frontline "General" in Kenya’s battle against the…
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Nakuru’s long journey to the top reached a historic peak as the Kenyan Senate voted overwhelmingly (38 to 2) to elevate the town to city status. This landmark decision made Nakuru the…
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On this day in 2021, the transformation of Nakuru’s iconic Afraha Stadium officially began. A ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of a Sh650 million first phase, funded through the World Bank’s Kenya…
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On this day in 2020, the government officially broke ground on the Sh3 billion Lanet International Airport project. Relocated from the previously disputed Pipeline site, the development marked the transformation of the…
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On this day in 2019, residents of Eldama Ravine woke up to a shocking discovery: dozens of terrified children stranded in the freezing Chemususu Forest. In a late-night "clean-up" operation, Nakuru County officials…
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On this day in 2017, tragedy struck the serene waters of Lake Nakuru when a Flex Air Charters helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying five people—including members of Senator Susan…
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On this day in 2017, Lee Kinyanjui was officially sworn in as the second Governor of Nakuru County at the ASK Showground. Kinyanjui succeeded Kinuthia Mbugua. During the ceremony, Kinyanjui received the instruments…
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The political landscape of Nakuru shifted as the National Super Alliance (NASA) descended on the city for a high-stakes campaign blitz. Led by the "Pentagon" quintet, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang’ula, and…
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