Nakuru has been a great urban center to live in for ages. It is clean and its residents are very social. Furthermore, the cost of living is manageable.
However, the recent wave of crime has tarnished the pink city.
Mungiki sect members have caused havoc while petty crimes have also escalated.
Here are five places in Nakuru you should think twice before visiting them:
Entertainment joints along the famous Kanu Street. Several sex workers, the idle youths and scavenging police officers make sure that you are never safe. If an armed bodyguard can be robbed, are you safe?
Nakuru north cemetary. As the dead rest, the living rob each other along the cemetery. Never make a mistake of using the short route to KMTC and Nakuru county hospital. You will regret.
Rhonda is an area that most bodaboda operators avoid during late hours. You are mishandled by what you thought was an innocent customer. Some of these criminals are ready to take your life if you resist or identify them.
Free area is not free as its name suggest. In case you fail to be hawk-eyed, your valuables will find a new owner. Groups of young professional muggers sit in several places to plan attacks as darkness falls.
Bondeni is another black spot. Those who have ventured in this field are extremely daring. Some sell your expensive shoes and watches when you are still wearing them. A client is assured that once price negotiations are over, the commodity is delivered. Dress and act like the locals to be safe!