Nakuru County

Nakuru County is an administrative region in the Rift Valley with varied landscapes shaped by plains and water bodies. The area includes several lakes and is characterized by farmland and rolling terrain.

The region grew from a colonial-era settlement into a modern administrative unit. Its capital, Nakuru, received official city status in 2021.

The name comes from the Maasai language and reflects how deeply rooted local communities are in their ancestral ways. You can see this connection in daily life throughout the region.

The area is primarily agricultural, with farmland and fields shaping daily life and the local economy. The best time to visit is during dry seasons when roads are passable and wildlife is active.

A protected area around the lake supports rare conservation projects, including rescue programs for endangered species. These efforts make the region a refuge for animals that are difficult to see elsewhere.

Inception: March 4, 2013

Capital city: Nakuru

Elevation above the sea: 2,238 m

Website: http://nakuru.go.ke

GPS coordinates: -0.50000,36.00000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:04