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An Egerton University venture in the field of teaching environment in medicine.

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An Egerton University venture in the field of teaching environment in medicine.

Nice! I like it.:cheers:

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Somewhere between Lanet and Nakuru.

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Nakuru has so much potential and from the look of things they are headed in the right direction. I plan to return home for good in the near future and my hope is that I and others will comsider cities like Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa as places we can settle and help develop. I love Nairobi, I grew up their but theirs nothing like a small or midsize city with good roads and great jobs, as Kenyans we should think big what can we do outside Nairobi.

nakuru is really a good looking town very clean, this is to all Kenyans, Asante sana ma Bwanas for making Kenya proud, your nationalism is good and i like the way Kenya is developing a country with no economic resource and its on that rate, go on, Guys how do u keep your cities clean so that i also encourage our foolish bustards to do the same.God bless Kenya and dont allow anyone antagonise your development.

nakuru is really a good looking town very clean, this is to all Kenyans, Asante sana ma Bwanas for making Kenya proud, your nationalism is good and i like the way Kenya is developing a country with no economic resource and its on that rate, go on, Guys how do u keep your cities clean so that i also encourage our foolish bustards to do the same.God bless Kenya and dont allow anyone antagonise your development.

Nakuru still has its problems Lol. Although things are getting better.

Nakuru has so much potential and from the look of things they are headed in the right direction. I plan to return home for good in the near future and my hope is that I and others will comsider cities like Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa as places we can settle and help develop. I love Nairobi, I grew up their but theirs nothing like a small or midsize city with good roads and great jobs, as Kenyans we should think big what can we do outside Nairobi.

The focus has started shifting from Nairobi. Looking at the property market, it seems Mombasa is going to be the focus for a good number of developments in the near future. The infrastructure projects U/C and proposed will also have a large effect in transforming the other large urban areas in the country.

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Flamingoes at Lake Nakuru National Park, and Nakuru's suburban sprawl in the background.

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Love the Flamingos, Their was a time so many were moving to L. Natron and L. Baringo that caused alot concern to kenya's scientific cmmunity.

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Let me apologise in advance for this hazy pic. I don't know why my pics sometimes turn out like this on this particular street.

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Nakuru had lots of potential but I dont know what happened along the way. In the 80s and early 90s it was very organized and clean

Nakuru had lots of potential but I dont know what happened along the way. In the 80s and early 90s it was very organized and clean

Fortunately, its now slowly rising to regain its former glory.

Olive suburb.

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The restoration of Nakuru (Street Flowers, Vegetation, stone work and
simple drainage) is being undertaken by Rotary Club and others under either
"Friends of Nakuru" or Nakuru Business District auspices. They have restored
many streets to their old glorious days.

Long time ago Nakuru was the CLEANEST CITY in East Africa.

The restoration of Nakuru (Street Flowers, Vegetation, stone work and
simple drainage) is being undertaken by Rotary Club and others under either
"Friends of Nakuru" or Nakuru Business District auspices. They have restored
many streets to their old glorious days.

Long time ago Nakuru was the CLEANEST CITY in East Africa.

They are doing a good job.:) Only wish they could solve one really sticky problem.

They are doing a good job.:) Only wish they could solve one really sticky problem.

i.e............

i.e............

Hawkers.

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Part of the Western suburbs.

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The proposed housing scheme is sure to revolutionize residential housing in this beautiful town on the floor of the Rift Valley.

These Two/Three/Four bedroom will be carried out in partnership with Kenya Railways Corporation on a 15 acre piece of land. This redevelopment scheme will involve bringing down existing dilapidated structures and replacing them with tastefully finished houses.

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Poa! :)

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Took this one between London suburb and Olive Inn suburb (Western Nakuru).

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I love this town. It really nice and clean.

I love this town. It really nice and clean.

thats the one thing us in uganda need to learn getting rid of that dust when its gone it gives places that western look. but places like mbarara dont have . i hope kcc gets rid off the dust. anyway well done nakuru i love this town too.

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Nakuru town looks really very nice place :)

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Butembo, Ug boy, Christos-greece, Thanks for the compliments. :)

Kabarak University Church. (courtesy of Papaf Mwenyewe)

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Just found out the origins of the name Nakuru. It means "dusty place" in the Maasai language. Talk about antonyms. Lol.

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it seems to me that kenyan cities are getting more and more cleaner, organized, modernized and civilized.... hopefully, corruption can follow in the same tracks

it seems to me that kenyan cities are getting more and more cleaner, organized, modernized and civilized.... hopefully, corruption can follow in the same tracks

Thats the key thing.In africa if you develop other secondary cities like nakuru they'll be as good as Nairobi,Abidjan or Harare.This stops overcrowding,straining city services and brings even development.

(what is that name on the green rd sign-pg15-that is not somali shabab surburb is it?)

Thats the key thing.In africa if you develop other secondary cities like nakuru they'll be as good as Nairobi,Abidjan or Harare.This stops overcrowding,straining city services and brings even development.

(what is that name on the green rd sign-pg15-that is not somali shabab surburb is it?)

^^
I laughed when I saw that sign...naming a suburb Shabab. What does Al Shabab mean in Somali?

^^
I laughed when I saw that sign...naming a suburb Shabab. What does Al Shabab mean in Somali?

It means cowards.

There is another mall being built at the junction between Kenyatta avenue and the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Looks really big.:)

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Nice pictures :)

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Thanx.:)

Nakuru is now officially East Africa's fastest growing town. :cheers:

With elevation comes challenges Nakuru Town has to grapple with

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Daily Nation,
September 27, 2010.
By Noah Cheploen and Elizabeth Wanjiru.


Nakuru Town is the fastest growing town in East Africa, according to UN-Habitat. The rapid expansion has also seen the number of tourists to the Nakuru National Park grow. Flamingoes — a major attraction at the park — have increased in number from 500,000 to 1.7 million.

Nakuru Town is bracing itself for emerging challenges that have come with its rapid expansion, which led to it being thrust in the international limelight.

The municipal council welcomed the good news delivered last week by UN-Habitat senior advisor Thomas Melin during a session on governance and planning for sustainable cities in Nairobi.

“We feel great and honoured after the recent ranking though we are well aware that it comes with more responsibilities,” Mayor John Kitilit said.

The session was part of the ongoing 46th International Society of City and Regional Planners Congress.

Fastest in Africa

A previous survey put Nakuru’s growth rate at 13 per cent, the fastest in Africa, followed by Dire Dawa in Ethiopia. Nairobi’s growth rate is estimated at seven per cent.

“I am very proud of the ranking because I know the town is moving in the right direction. This is just the start of good things,” he added.

The rapid expansion of Nakuru could not have gone unnoticed for long after it was declared the fastest growing town in East Africa.

This rekindles fond memories of the 70s when Nakuru was regarded as one of the cleanest towns in the region.

The growth has been attributed to a number of factors, mainly the opening of the new Naivasha-Nakuru road, which links the town with Nairobi.

Post-election violence is said to be one of the contributing factors, since many displaced people from neighbouring towns saw Nakuru as a safe haven.

However, the high ranking has stirred controversy with the business community accusing Nakuru council of not doing enough to attract and retain investors.

The traders are on a collision course with the council over increased rates by a huge percentage last year.

Factors like poor drainage and failure by the council to rein in hawkers and boda boda cyclists have seen the town degenerate into an eyesore.

Mr Bernard Muhia, the Nakuru Business Association chairman accuses the council of being inconsiderate.

But Mr Kitilit said the council was working to ensure investors are appreciated by addressing their grievances.

“We want to provide an enabling environment. The rates issue will be resolved because we understand the plight of the businessmen,” Mr Kitilit said.

Mr Muhia claimed there is little to show for the millions of shillings in revenue the council collects yearly.

“We are paying extraordinarily high rates and have tried to negotiate with the council to reduce them in vain,” Mr Muhia said.

Mr Kitilit, however, says the challenges will soon be a thing of the past since hawkers will be relocated to a modern market currently under construction.

“In the next 10 years, I can see this town taking the second position behind Nairobi. We are moving towards that direction,” the mayor said.

High tourist arrivals

According to Mr Peter Gatere the managing director at Pega Tours and Travel Agency, a pioneer tourist agency in the town, tourists and allied businesses only developed after the construction of the new roads.

“Having been in this business for more than 10 years, I know tourists never visited Nakuru because of its poor roads, but now the town has over 15 tourist agencies because visitors started streaming in after 2002” Mr Gatere confirms.

Nakuru is now officially East Africa's fastest growing town. :cheers:

im not supirised . nakuru has been shining for long.

im not supirised . nakuru has been shining for long.

Not really. Nakuru just started growing again recently. A few years ago, Eldoret was Kenya's fastest growing urban area...until 2005-2007 when the tables turned.

Not really. Nakuru just started growing again recently. A few years ago, Eldoret was Kenya's fastest growing urban area...until 2005-2007 when the tables turned.

when i say long i mean the last 4 to 5 years that when this economic boom happened in most of the eac.

when i say long i mean the last 4 to 5 years that when this economic boom happened in most of the eac.

Sure. :)

New block...Sokoni plaza.

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no offense kenguy, but thats a pretty bad pic lol... was that taken by you

no offense kenguy, but thats a pretty bad pic lol... was that taken by you

no offence kijana but if u have a better picture post if you dont then just stay quiet. it takes alot of effort for kenguy to take and post these pics so the least you can do is appreciate what you got.

no offense kenguy, but thats a pretty bad pic lol... was that taken by you

I guess that was pretty lousy. :lol: Will try take better pics next time. Just wanted to show what's new in town.

no offence kijana but if u have a better picture post if you dont then just stay quiet. it takes alot of effort for kenguy to take and post these pics so the least you can do is appreciate what you got.

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I think its OK to criticise my pics. At least that way, I can try and improve on them for you guys to enjoy. I'm thinking of getting another camera that can take sharper pics in future. I'm glad my efforts are appreciated though. :)

good work people.i grew up in nakuru ao am really happy to see this pictures.

wow! nakuru is so clean!

good work people.i grew up in nakuru ao am really happy to see this pictures.

Thanx. Welcome to the forum. :)

wow! nakuru is so clean!

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They are making an effort to regain the 'cleanest town' title. :)

Proposed commercial building in the CBD. (My guess would be around Kenyatta Ave.)

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Folks,this building will add to the problem of parking as it shows none and,with the exception of historical blds, it does not fit in with i&m,telkom, nyayo in proportionality on kyntta ave.This place is a mismash of low/highrise blds.Seems such a waste of premium space on K' ave.

oops, sorry thought it was nrb.

oops, sorry thought it was nrb.

Nairobi isnt the only place with a Kenyatta ave. Come to think of it, most of the major urban areas in Kenya have a Kenyatta ave/street somewhere. This building will fit in perfectly in Nakuru.

Egerton University

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yeah, Nakuru has changed a lot in the last couple of years...it was pretty dirty back in 01 - 02...nice to see it improving

yeah, Nakuru has changed a lot in the last couple of years...it was pretty dirty back in 01 - 02...nice to see it improving

I wish someone could provide a proper market for the hawkers. They should also move the curio dealers on Kenyatta avenue or give them better stalls to sell their stuff. I think that curio area can be turned into a proper city square right in the middle of Nakuru.

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Nakuru reaps benefits from election storm

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Published on 03/02/2010
Nakuru town is registering an unprecedented growth with buildings and shopping malls coming up in almost all major streets. Ironically, while some major towns in Rift Valley are still reeling from the effects of the post-election violence, Nakuru is reaping lucrative results from the aftermath of the chaos.

"The town has experienced a 30 per cent population increase after post-election violence," area MP Lee Kinyanjui says. The town owes its surge to its being a destination of choice for displaced investors. Following the violence, most investors have been relocating to the Rift Valley provincial headquarters from other areas.

Responding to the potential, major financial institutions have moved in to Nakuru in the last few months and made notable investments. "The town has seen investors streaming in to bridge the gap of demand for goods and services," the MP adds.

Traders who used to struggle to access credit facilities are now spoilt for choice following the opening up of at least 10 new bank branches. The new banks have literally taken up the town�s main street, Kenyatta Avenue.

"Four more banks are set to open branches in the town soon, creating more avenues for financial assistance to business people," Kinyanjui adds. The MP says plans are under way to have a Central Bank sub station in the town. Major retail outlets are also lining up to share a piece of the cake with several supermarkets preparing to open shop.

Bank branches

With two branches in the town, Equity Bank is reportedly considering opening a third branch. Nakumatt Supermarkets chain will soon open a mega store on Kenyatta Avenue. Uchumi supermarket, which closed shop in the town several years ago, is also planning to make a come back before the end of the year.

The growth in infrastructure and physical development has caused property prices to skyrocket. At the height of the post election violence Nakuru was mostly peaceful and hosted thousands of displaced persons from Eldoret and other towns in western Kenya.

But violence linked to revenge attacks occurred at the end of January 2008 shattering the calm. Most of the displaced traders bought property in the town and opted to start a new life.

Other traders displaced from Eldoret and other areas in the South Rift pooled resources and bought land in the outskirts of the town. Peter Gichia who had a wholesale cereals shop at Burnt Forest relocated it to Nakuru in February last year.

"My shop was razed and I lost a lot of stock. I did not want another election to find me there so I relocated here," said Gichia. Most other traders who moved to Nakuru in the past two years voiced similar reason.

Nakuru Business Association Chairman Boniface Muhia attributes the growth to less interference by politics. He says the town has a conducive atmosphere for business. "The growth of the town has seen value of property hit an all time high, with more buildings coming up at the Central Business District," said Mr Muhia. Current property values in the town have increased by more than three times over the last two years, he said.

Rent for residential and business premises have shot up with most of premises at the CBD taking advantage of the situation, Mr Muhia said. Mr Muhia argues the confidence in the economy has worked in favour of the cosmopolitan town. He, however, notes that the growth of the town has been gradual and not an overnight thing, as many would put it.

He says the Business Association estimates that new business investment in the CBD and the environs stands at about 25 percent in the past two years.
Construction of residential and business premises associated with the post election effect stands at the same percentage, he said.

He is optimistic that it will sustain the town as the most active business hub in the province. "As we woo more investors into the town, Nakuru is translating in to a hub for growth and a yardstick for the region�s growth," he said.

Rapid growth

But despite its rapid growth the town is stilling grappling with congestion, insecurity and unemployment. The cash strapped Nakuru County Council has been struggling to cope and provide services to an increasing population.

The influx of new arrivals has seen available facilities run by the council stretched beyond their capacity. Mr Muhia says congestion in the CBD posses major logistical problems. "Buildings under construction should ensure that they provide parking space," he suggests. Among the measures introduced to decongest the town is the relocation of the main bus stage.

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sweet, Nakuru's downtown could use a few more glass buildings...:cheers:

I heard that the Aga Khan hospital want to start a branch in Nax just like the others in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. :cheers:

sweet, Nakuru's downtown could use a few more glass buildings...:cheers:

Yeah, they are actually using some of it but I believe there are height restrictions. What the council needs to do now is to designate proper business and service areas to decongest the CBD and keep the streets as clear as possible.

I heard that the Aga Khan hospital want to start a branch in Nax just like the others in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. :cheers:

..then they should back that with the Academy's to round it up.^^

it seems like aga khan is doing what the govt should be doing...constructing more state of the art hospitals... it looks like aga khan is taking over in the hospital industry. maybe it would turn our like here in the US, where the major hospitals are built by universities... maybe kenya would follow in the same footpaths

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An Egerton University venture in the field of teaching environment in medicine.

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This project is complete. I dont have any pics though. Egerton University faculty of Medicine.

I didn't know they offer med at Egerton. I thought it was specialized in agriculture-related studies.

I didn't know they offer med at Egerton. I thought it was specialized in agriculture-related studies.

They do now. :)

Ah ok. I still think we need more "specialized" higher institutions, eg med, agriculture and IT.

Whoever was saying that Shabab is related to Al Shabaab...it's not..Shabab actually comes from the word Suburb but being Kenyans, people corrupted the name

Whoever was saying that Shabab is related to Al Shabaab...it's not..Shabab actually comes from the word Suburb but being Kenyans, people corrupted the name

:lol: Karibu SSC.

New block.

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Whoever was saying that Shabab is related to Al Shabaab...it's not..Shabab actually comes from the word Suburb but being Kenyans, people corrupted the name

Shabab = Suburb...:rofl:

I would never have guessed.

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^^
Update for the mall on Kenyatta ave. (behind that "Nyayo" monument).

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Nakuru is in deed a bustling city. I spent about 16 hours there and finding parking in downtown early in the morning was not easy. It's a dusty city and the matter is not made any easier with the many dirt roads within the city. I hope the city council can embark on a serious paving endevour.

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KURA has allocated some funds to pave the small back streets within Nakuru. From what I've heard, developers are soon going to have to construct underground parking for any new building they put up. Parking is a nightmare in almost all major urban areas in Kenya.

Sadly, the Nakuru council is supporting the move to demolish most of the old colonial buildings in favour of new office blocks. I hope not all of the colonial buildings will come down.

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^^ Nakuru is looking more and more modern as time goes by. Maybe they are aiming for a Whindoek kind of feel with this city?
I don't know, but it looks like those cities in that part of the world, especially with its surrounding terrain.

^^ Nakuru is looking more and more modern as time goes by. Maybe they are aiming for a Whindoek kind of feel with this city?
I don't know, but it looks like those cities in that part of the world, especially with its surrounding terrain.

I thought Windhoek has scrubland surrounding it. Nakuru has wheat farms.

I thought Windhoek has scrubland surrounding it. Nakuru has wheat farms.

yeah, but they are both arid/semi arid.

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The old and new.

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NAKURU TOWN.

Njoroge,flickr.

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^^ nice pic Kenguy. Gosh I miss Naks, used to head there ecerytime since i went to school at Greensteds. Keep up the photos

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^^ nice pic Kenguy. Gosh I miss Naks, used to head there ecerytime since i went to school at Greensteds. Keep up the photos

You are welcome TZBoy. I'm trying to get some Greensteds pics. I think its a very nice school. :)

i read some post the other day that Nakuru's urban population has surpassed that of Kisumu city making it the third largest town in kenya in terms of popltn:runaway:

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i read some post the other day that Nakuru's urban population has surpassed that of Kisumu city making it the third largest town in kenya in terms of popltn:runaway:

Really? According to the last census, Kisumu still holds the third position. :) Though at the rate Nakuru is growing, I'd not be too surprised if that happened.

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Nice pics guys.:cheers:

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Greensteds School.

TZ Boy, I dug up some pics of your former school. :)

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nyc building

Another new apartment project in the Milimani suburb.

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that's me second on the left :)

that's me second on the left :)

LOL. What were the chances of me landing on your pic. The rest were your classmates I presume.

haha yea it was a photoshoot to promote the school.

Polo plaza, Kenyatta Avenue (complete).

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Kenguy,thats a nice residential estate.Some of us know next to nothing about Naks.What is it called?

Kenguy,thats a nice residential estate.Some of us know next to nothing about Naks.What is it called?

That's section 58. This particular estate just keeps on growing.

Kenguy can you get pics of the roads being done in Nax

Kenguy can you get pics of the roads being done in Nax

I'm not in Nax at the moment. Though I did see some heavy machinery somewhere around Section 58. I understand they are supposed to build some interchanges for Nakuru as well.

West end mall under construction.

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Work on the mall's circular atrium roof.

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West end mall under construction.

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Work on the mall's circular atrium roof.

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Where is this Kenguy? Looks great already, when done it will be marvelous!

Where is this Kenguy? Looks great already, when done it will be marvelous!

It's in the CBD, At the junction of Kenyatta avenue and the Nairobi-Eldoret highway. They couldn't have chosen a more central spot. No one passing through Nax can miss it.

The anchor store for this mall will be Nakumatt. They really chose to come back to the town of their birth with a bang. Given the design and location, this might just turn out to be a symbolic building for Nakuru like what the KICC is to Nairobi.

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As usual, there are several small office block projects U/C in the CBD.

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Nakuru should start having classic towers for office blocks.

Nakuru should start having classic towers for office blocks.

Give it time. Right now, I love the nice small city feel it has.

Nakuru should start having classic towers for office blocks.

Unfortunately Nakuru can never have very tall structures coz it stands on faultlines. It will remain a low city

Unfortunately Nakuru can never have very tall structures coz it stands on faultlines. It will remain a low city

Nakuru has the worst geological position of any urban centre in Kenya. Faultlines plus a dormant volcano bordering the suburbs. It's still possible to put up highrises (like they do in many cities prone to earthquakes) but it will obviously be a costly affair. I understand there are by-laws limiting the height of structures in Nakuru.

Somewhere in Nakuru county.

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^^ how I wish it was taller :cheers:

Suburbs and Lake Nakuru National park.

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Hey kenguy,are you aware if Nakuru has any major slums similar to the ones in nairobi?

Hey kenguy,are you aware if Nakuru has any major slums similar to the ones in nairobi?

Yes. Though not as big as those in Nairobi. I know three large informal settlements in Nakuru. These are Kaptembwa, Kwa Ronda and Ponda Mali.

I spotted this totem pole in Naks.

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YO THAT'S MY HOOD!!!!! This is at a gas station known as Kenol-Totem and that is the eponymous totem pole. It was a lot more fun when Akamba Buses used it as their naks HQ. When bored me and the homeboys would just sit there looking at all the kisumu bound girls.

Just found out the origins of the name Nakuru. It means "dusty place" in the Maasai language. Talk about antonyms. Lol.
Talk about spot-on. Dusty place is a very apt name. Naks is super dusty. Being in Naks during the short rains season is the best. No mud, no dust, great sun.

Talk about spot-on. Dusty place is a very apt name. Naks is super dusty. Being in Naks during the short rains season is the best. No mud, no dust, great sun.

Glad to have the first forumer from Nax. Welcome Mikeislunchin. :)