Nakuru County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

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. 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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54   Wards 894   Primary Schools 11   Constituencies 335   Senior Schools 157   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 163   Clinics 154   Dispensaries 280   Health Centers 21   Hospitals 89   SHGs 239   Tour Guides/Drivers 108   Tour Operators 507   Accomodations 1060   Polling Centers 1,054,856   Voters

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
Area
7,505 km²
Sub-counties
11
Capital
Nakuru

01 · Learning

Education

Nakuru County

Statistics

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

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Sunrise Junior Primary School

Nakuru Town · Private · Mixed

Simboiyon Primary School

Rongai · Public · Mixed

Special Unit Primary School

Subukia · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Nakuru County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
163
Health Centres
280
Dispensaries
154
Hospitals
21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Wa-Sammy Medical Clinic

Waseges, Subukia West · Subukia

Ngatha Nursing

Central, Viwanda · Nakuru

Mai Mahiu Maternity and Hospital

Mai Mahiu, Mai Mahiu · Naivasha

Latest Health News

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    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

Ethel Nakhumicha Githirwa

Agent · Kenya

Thomas Mugendi Kinyamu

Agent · Kenya

Southern Palm Beach Hotel

Hotels · Kwale

Latest Business News

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    Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Pressure mounts for State to pay Kwale Sugar Company Sh24 billion - Daily Nation

    Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Business is normal in Kwale town as there are no protests, demonstrations, or security incidents reported. The situation is calm and stable. - Facebook

    Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:01:32 GMT
    State backs Kwale cane venture revival - standardmedia.co.ke

    Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    State moves to revive Kwale sugar miller - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

Nakuru County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
89
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Enkini Child Rescue Program

Non-Profit · Kenya

Blissful Hope International

Non-Profit · Kenya

Aisha Jumwa Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:26:36 GMT
    𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝟳𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 Kenya has taken a major step towards strengthening its food safety systems following the launch of a five-year strategic plan by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (K - Facebook

    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:57:31 GMT
    Kenya: African Development Bank commits $150 million to expand financing for small businesses - African Development Bank Group

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:42:00 GMT
    PS Kimotho challenges professionals to help unlock Kenya's development potential - The Star, Kenya

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:01:13 GMT
    New twist in KTDA boardroom tussle as court reinstates CEO day after ouster - Daily Nation

05 · Politics

Politics

Nakuru County

Statistics

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

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Kisulisuli Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Biashara · Nakuru Town East · Nakuru

Ereri Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mai Mahiu · Naivasha · Nakuru

Maai-mahiu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Mai Mahiu · Naivasha · Nakuru

Latest Political News

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    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