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Nakuru
Sign in to saveNakuru, sometimes referred to as Nakuru City, is the capital city of Nakuru County, Kenya. As of 2019, Nakuru had an urban population of 570,674. The city lies along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. In December 2021, Nakuru City became the fourth urban area in Kenya to be assigned the status of "city".
Nakuru is a city in Kenya that serves as the capital of Nakuru County, located along the highway between Nairobi and the rest of the country. With a population of over 570,000 people as of 2019, it is one of Kenya's major urban centers and was officially designated as a city in 2021.
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Place details
- Locality
- London ward
- Region
- Nakuru
- Country
- Kenya
- Population
- 570,674
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
- Settlement.official_name
- Nakuru
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City
- Settlement.mapsize
- 200px
- Settlement.map_caption
- Location of Nakuru
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Kenya
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- County
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Nakuru County
- Settlement.established_title
- Founded
- Settlement.established_date
- 1904
- Settlement.government_type
- County Government
- Settlement.governing_body
- County Assembly
- Settlement.leader_title
- Governor
- Settlement.leader_name
- Susan Kihika
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 1850
- Settlement.population_urban
- 570,674
- Settlement.demographics_type1
- GDP (PPP) Metro
- Settlement.demographics1_title1
- Total
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Wikidata facts
- Population
- 307990
- Elevation
- 1850
- Image
- Nakuru montage.png
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- Nakuru
- inception
- 1904-00-00
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- Georg Marischka
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Travel guide
Understand
Nakuru is the administrative and economical headquarters of Nakuru County. Sitting between Nairobi and Western Kenya, it also serves as a transit city for many travellers. Nakuru is the fourth largest city in Kenya after Kisumu City.
See
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the famous pink flamingoes. It also offers viewing of various other species of animals and birds. Menengai Crater is a dormant volcanoes that still spews out smoke. A view from the edge of the crater is a must.
Do
thumb|Flamingos at Lake Nakuru.
You can visit the Lake Nakuru National Park which is nearby or get inside the malls. Visit a game of rugby at Nakuru Athletics Club on a Saturday at 2PM and 4PM.
Drink
Local drinks (Tusker) from the local bars, pops are available.
Sleep
There are a great many budget hotels available in Nakuru, many are within 5 minutes walking distance from the Matatu station.
Connect
At the Westside Mall (intersection Kenyatta Ave and West Road) is a Java Coffee (like Starbucks) with free Wifi and good coffee. There are also many "Cyber" (internet cafes) all over down town.
Nakuru is generally one of Kenya’s safer mid-sized cities, but normal urban precautions apply. The city center is busy, especially around the market and bus stages, and petty theft does occur.
In town
Pickpocketing can happen in crowded areas such as the main matatu stages and open-air markets; keep phones, cameras, and wallets secure. Avoid walking alone after dark, especially on quiet side streets. Use taxis or rideshare services instead. Keep valuables out of sight, especially when seated near windows in matatus where “snatch-and-run” theft can occur. Large public gatherings or political events can become tense—observe from a distance or avoid them altogether.
Around Lake Nakuru National Park
The park is generally safe when visiting with a guide or staying in designated areas, but keep in mind: Do not exit your vehicle except at marked viewpoints and picnic sites. Wildlife such as buffalo, rhinos, baboons, and lions are unpredictable—maintain a safe distance at all times. Baboons near Baboon Cliff and Makalia Falls can be aggressive if provoked or if food is visible; keep windows closed around them. Roads become muddy during rainy seasons—use a reliable 4×4 if self-driving.
Health
Nakuru has good access to clinics and pharmacies, but bring your own basic medical supplies and …
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Nakuru, sometimes referred to as Nakuru City, is the capital city of Nakuru County, Kenya. As of 2019, Nakuru had an urban population of 570,674. The city lies along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. In December 2021, Nakuru City became the fourth urban area in Kenya to be assigned the status of "city".
By virtue of being within Nakuru County, the city is variously considered to be part of either the Mount Kenya region or the Great Rift Valley region, although neither region is an official administrative nor governmental subdivision of Kenya. Nakuru City is the largest urban area (by population) of both the Mount Kenya region and the Great Rift Valley region.
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