Aerial view of Nakuru town [Photo/nation.co.ke]
Nakuru is one of the fastest growing towns not only in Kenya but in the whole of the East and Central Africa.
With many of the rusty roofs of old colonial buildings being replaced with modern tiled and colored roofs and new high-rise buildings, the town has rapidly grown into what should be termed as a city.
Many business opportunities have shown up with the development of things such as five-star hotels, big supermarkets, and malls.
Here are reasons why you need to set up your business in Nakuru:Strategic position
Nakuru town is strategically positioned in the middle other major cities and towns.
Being surrounded by Nairobi city, Eldoret and Nyeri on the other side, this gives Nakuru an edge in business opportunities.
Cheap goods from Nairobi are being transported by Nakuru traders to other surrounding towns like Eldoret for sell just in a day.
Nyeri supplies Nakuru traders with tea and coffee especially when the bonus season kicks in.High population
Nakuru is among the top populated cities and town in Kenya with a population estimated at 800,000 according to the 2009 census.
With that in mind, setting up a business in such a populated town is the greatest thing you can do in 2018.
The high population attracts many cheap and readily available workforce to help boost your business very fast.
Construction of the second phase of Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
We all know the benefits that come with SGR.
SGR is not only a cheap means of transport but also the fastest ground means.
The construction of SGR is underway too and will reach Nakuru very soon. More so, there is the construction of a dry port in Naivasha, a town some kilometers away from Nakuru.
Businesses will flourish with the town major developments to happen.
More so, other business opportunities will be discovered with the coming of SGR in Nakuru town. Rehabilitation of the Lanet airstrip into an international airport
Nakuru County Government, through the help of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the national government are rehabilitating the Lanet airstrip into an international airport.
The airstrip which will accommodate large commercial planes will be a great boost to businesses in Nakuru in the near future.Is there a newsworthy accident, incident or event happening in Nakuru County that you want Hivisasa to cover? Tell us what is happening by Joining this group, and have it published.* https://chat.whatsapp.com/95YujjHI4FEB8l93eMQTdN