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Nakuru County

Nakuru County is headquartered in Nakuru, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Bahati, Gilgil, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Molo, Naivasha, Nakuru Town East, Nakuru Town West, Njoro, Rongai, Subukia and its neighbouring counties are Baringo, Bomet, Kericho, Kiambu, Kajiado, Laikipia, Narok, Nyandarua. Nakuru main economic activities are Agriculture, horticulture, tourism, manufacturing, dairy, geothermal energy.

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11 Sub-Counties 11 Constituencies 54 Wards 139 Locations 283 Sub-Locations

The brief

About Nakuru County

Nakuru County is in the Rift Valley, bordering Baringo, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok, Kericho and Bomet. Nakuru City is the headquarters. The county features lakes, forests, fertile farmland and volcanic landscapes. Agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and trade are major economic activities. Attractions include Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park. Nakuru is one of Kenya's fastest-growing urban and agricultural centres.

Population: 2,162,202
Male (65%): 1,397,632
Female (65%): 1,407,137
Area: 7,505 km²
Sub-counties: 11
Capital: Nakuru

Nakuru Sub-Counties

Gilgil Kuresoi North Kuresoi South Molo Naivasha Nakuru East Nakuru North Nakuru West Njoro Rongai Subukia

Nakuru County Towns

Bahati Elburgon Gilgil Kampi Ya Moto Keringet Kinungi Mai Mahiu Mau Narok Muchorwi Mwisho Wa Rami Naivasha Nakuru Ndundori Njoro Olenguruone Rongai Salgaa Subukia Total Turi

01 · Learning

Education

Nakuru County

Statistics

Primary schools: 894
Secondary schools: 335
TVET Colleges: 157
University/Colleges: 3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Ngeya Primary School

Naivasha · Public · Mixed

Langalanga Happy Child Primary School

Nakuru Town · Private · Mixed

Teresia's Academy Primary School

Naivasha · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:55:55 GMT

Audit: Nakuru ECDE centres face infrastructure and sanitation challenges - Education News

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:11:06 GMT

From inadequate classrooms to no latrines: Inside sorry state of Nakuru ECDEs - The Standard

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:11:31 GMT

Man arrested for impersonating KCSE candidate in Nakuru - Citizen Digital

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:36:41 GMT

Five KCSE candidates sit examinations after giving birth in Nakuru hospitals - Education News

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nakuru County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 163
Health Centres: 280
Dispensaries: 154
Hospitals: 21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Langa Medical Care

Lake Nakuru, Viwanda · Nakuru

Kiambogo Dispensary (Naivasha)

Kiambogo, Kiambogo · Gilgil

Ol-Jorai Dispensary

Kiambogo, Kongasis · Gilgil

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:30:21 GMT

Shadows Into Sunshine: Resilience and Renewal at Nakuru’s Gioto Dumpsite - Talk Africa

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nakuru County health officials participate in a budget planning meeting to identify critical funding gaps in the health sector, including resources needed to strengthen disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and response to Ebola and other potential ou - Facebook

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Pain of dialysis patients in Nakuru after machines breakdown - Daily Nation

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Ministry, Nakuru County Mark World Mental Health Day in Gilgil - health.go.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nakuru County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 854
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Fulcram One Insurance Agencies

Agency · Kenya

Twins Fall Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Optimum Insurance Agencies

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kiambu, Nakuru and Mombasa most conducive for business - Business Daily

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:11:06 GMT

From inadequate classrooms to no latrines: Inside sorry state of Nakuru ECDEs - The Standard

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Glovo trains 50 Nakuru entrepreneurs as online business grows - Capital FM Africa

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Unison Sacco hosts Nakuru business dinner forum to support SME growth - Sacco Review

04 · Development

Development

Nakuru County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 89
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Mission To The Aged ( Mitta)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Northern Farmers Foundation Organization

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kibiok Youth SHG

Youth · Nandi

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:17:08 GMT

“Today, I have spoken about development. When others come here, we ask them to present their development policies rather than trade insults and to engage in respectful discussions,” said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a public engagement rally in - Facebook

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nakuru Golf Club set for Sunshine Development Tour debut - Capital FM Africa

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nakuru Golf Club welcomes maiden Sunshine Development Tour - Mozzart Sport Kenya

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nakuru Set for Sunshine Development Tour Debut - Dailysport.co.ke

05 · Politics

Politics

Nakuru County

Statistics

Constituencies: 11
Wards: 54
Polling Centers: 1,060
Voters: 1,054,856

Politics and News

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:31:52 GMT

Kihika to Gachagua: Nakuru is not Mt Kenya, our mountain is Menengai - People Daily

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:50:00 GMT

Gachagua to open another Wamunyoro in Nakuru and Meru - The Star, Kenya

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika: The broad-based government represents an important opportunity to bring Kenyans together. - Facebook

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Decision 2027: Gachagua takes DCP campaigns into politically strategic Nakuru - Daily Nation

Nakuru County

About Nakuru County

Nakuru Sub-Counties

Nakuru County Towns

Education

Featured Educational Institutions

Ngeya Primary School

Langalanga Happy Child Primary School

Teresia's Academy Primary School

Latest Educational News

Health

Featured Health Institutions

Langa Medical Care

Kiambogo Dispensary (Naivasha)

Ol-Jorai Dispensary

Latest Health News

Enterprise

Featured Enterprises

Fulcram One Insurance Agencies

Twins Fall Insurance Agency

Optimum Insurance Agencies

Latest Business News

Development

Featured Organizations

Mission To The Aged ( Mitta)

Northern Farmers Foundation Organization

Kibiok Youth SHG

Latest Development News

Politics

Featured Polling Stations

Ogilgei Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Ngeya Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bagaria Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Latest Political News