Located in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya, about 160km from Nairobi, Nakuru is one of the 47 counties in Kenya.
Here are little things you need to know about Nakuru county
1. Border counties and area
Nakuru borders seven counties; Laikipia to the northeast, Kericho to the west, Narok to the south-west, Kajiado to the south, Baringo to the north, Nyandarua to the east and Bomet to the west.
The county covers an area of 7496.5 square kilometres.
2. Sub-counties
Nakuru County constitutes eleven constituencies: Nakuru Town East, Nakuru Town West, Bahati, Rongai, Subukia, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Gilgil, Naivasha, Njoro, and Molo.
3. Population
According to 2009 census, Nakuru County is home to 1, 603, 325 people (male - 50.2% and female - 49.8%). It is a cosmopolitan county, with its population originating from all the major tribes of Kenya.
The Kikuyu and the Kalenjin are the dominant communities in Nakuru, making about 70% of the county’s population.
4. Religion
Majority of people living in Nakuru County are Christians, with a small number of Muslims and Hindus being present also.
5. Economic activities
Agriculture is the mainstay of Nakuru's economy. The county's weather is conducive for large-scale farming, horticulture, and dairy farming.
6. Notable personalities
Famous people in Nakuru County include veteran political activists Koigi wa Wamwere and Rumba Kinuthia, the late Dixon Kihika Kimani, Kariuki Chotara and Mirugi Kariuki.
7. Education
Nakuru has 898 primary schools and 334 secondary schools serving 358,556 pupils and 25,475 students respectively.