Kenya is a devolved state made up of 47 counties. 

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Among the 47 counties of Kenya is Nakuru countiy, a beautiful and relatively vast county headed by Governor Lee Kinyanjui.

Here are three things to know about the county

1. It is dominated by two major tribes

Unlike other counties which are dominated by only one tribe, Nakuru county is cosmopolitan.

The Kikuyu and the Kalenjin, however, make the top two big of the residents.

2. Nakuru county is number 32 in the list of counties

Just like Hassan Joho brands his caps 001, Lee Kinyanjui can as well brand his 032 meaning in the list of counties, Nakuru appears number 32. 

Remember it is quite significant to know the number of your county as it is usually used as a code in certain instances.

3. Size and population

Nakuru county has an area of 7,509.5km² and a population of 1,603,325 according to (2009 census). 

However, considering the fact that population of this county grows at a rate of 3.05%, the current population has grown to approximated 2, 046, 395.

It is the fourth largest county in Kenya in terms of population after Nairobi, Kakamega and Kiambu.

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