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 78   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

Langwenda Primary School

Kuresoi · Public · Mixed

Lower Solai Primary School

Rongai · Public · Mixed

Boron Primary School

Kuresoi · 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

Sumek Dispensary

Boror, Sumek · Rongai

Chemoinoi Dispensary

Kimose, · Rongai

New Canaan IDP Dispensary

Lanet , FreeArea · Nakuru

Latest Health News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:41:32 GMT
    Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fund - standardmedia.co.ke

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nakuru nurses strike: Hundreds down tools over unpaid July salaries - peopledaily.digital

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:19:00 GMT
    Impact of Nakuru War Memorial hospital closure felt following nurses' strike - standardmedia.co.ke

    Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Nakuru County transitions health care workers to permanent and pensionable terms - Kenya News Agency

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Nakuru County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
854
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Island Spray Painters Ltd

Vehicle Hire · Nairobi

Kennedy Mbugua Ragui

Tour Guide Driver ·

Elpis Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Henry Mwingirwa, the Kenyan behind Zambia’s Sh26bn maize deal - nation.africa

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
    Carrefour Kenya’s revenue grows by Sh5bn amid expansion - Business Daily

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
    Kenya, South Sudan move to protect trade route amid Ilemi Triangle row - The EastAfrican

    Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    Kenya emerges as key market for global wellness brand - standardmedia.co.ke

04 · Development

Development

Nakuru County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
78
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Ubuntu Women Initiative

Non-Profit · Kenya

Indigenous Medicinal Plants, Uses And Conservation Initiative (Impucin)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Kimangu jua kali Women SHG

Women · Machakos

Latest Development News

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    Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:15:59 GMT
    Clergy offer to mediate Machakos budget standoff - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto takes development agenda to Kalonzo’s Ukambani backyard, taunts opposition - nation.africa

    Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto attends women’s church congress in Machakos, says broad-based Gov't will end tribal politics - Citizen Digital

    Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Ruto unveils Ksh2B plan for new roads in Machakos - peopledaily.digital

05 · Politics

Politics

Nakuru County

Statistics

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

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Our Lady Of Fatima Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bahati · Bahati · Nakuru

Kiamaina Secondary School - Polling Center/Station

Kiamaina · Bahati · Nakuru

Korofa Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Amalo · Kuresoi South · Nakuru

Latest Political News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:41:32 GMT
    Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fund - standardmedia.co.ke

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:56:18 GMT
    Methu shares DCP itinerary for Nakuru rally - peopledaily.digital

    Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Gachagua, MP Arama clash over Nakuru convoy attack exposes fresh cracks in United Opposition - nation.africa

    Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Maraga condemns attack on Gachagua convoy in Nakuru, demands action against armed militias - The Eastleigh Voice