Many have heard about the most sought after residential units in Nakuru, the Nakuru county-owned homes strategically built on the Southern-end of the lakeside town.
Many desire them for their cheap rent and occupants' unity. But very few, apart from those who occupy them, know what exactly happens in these residential settlements.
Here are some of them;
1. They are home to some of the biggest names from Nakuru
Some of the best and biggest names in not only Nakuru but the entire nation were born and bred in these residences.
A good example is Harambee Stars and Zesco FC center back David 'Calabar' Owino who was born and raised in Flamingo Estate, the largest estate owned by the Nakuru county government.
The same applies to his younger brother Benard 'Bena' Odhiambo who has had several call-ups to the national soccer team.
Another example is John 'Softy' Ndirangu, a former Gor Mahia winger who has since joined Kakamega Homeboys. He is from Kivumbini estate, and always appears for his home team whenever need be.
2. They are home to the best talents
Their teams never disappoint at times of important championships.
It is for this reason that the trophies always revolve around Kivumbini, Flamingo, Machanga and Kimathi estates.
3. Some of them are completely unknown
Despite some like Kivumbini, Flamingo and Lumumba being overly popular and famous, there are a section of them that very few know or have heard of.
Just land in Nakuru town and ask for directions to Kaloleni or Ojuka estates and you can be sure of ending up dissapointed.
Others living in the darkness are Mohammed Kahero, and Ngei estates.
4. Havens of crime
Despite their nice structural arrangement and cheap monthly rents, some of these estate are known for their openly sold illicit liquor and fraud.