MY HEART IN NAKURU

How is it to live in Nakuru? Is the question asked by many around the world? Nakuru being the headquarter of Rift valley province, the biggest of the eight provinces in Kenya, is among the oldest and major towns in the country and has contributed much to the shaping of our history. Her gains have been shared across the board and the world over hence makes me proud and celebrate by coining a cynic phrase “Najivunia kuishi Nakuru” (am proud to be living in Nakuru).
In politics, Nakuru produced the longest serving president, Daniel Arap Moi (ruling from 1978 to 2002) alongside most prominent politicians like the late Mirugi Kariuki M.P for Nakuru town amongst others whom their leadership brought change both developmental, political and economical across the country.
The best of Nakuru is evidenced in sports department. The town is the home to thousand of long distance runners who have been beating the rest of the world at major international meetings. Legends such as Kipchoge Keino, Henry Rono, Paul Tergat, Tegla Loroupe and Janeth Jepkosgei are just a piece of the iceberg. In football, rugby, volleyball and other sports, Nakuru based teams have also been contributing key players in the national teams.
In education, Nakuru hosts three universities and the highest number of secondary and primary schools in the country. It is evident also in national exams amongst the top best students come from the town.
Lake Nakuru and Elementaita provide a safe heaven for flamingos which are an instant attraction to local and foreign tourists. Recently the Maasai Mara was declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world. There are other national parks which make the region one of the hottest tourist destinations. These includes; lake Nakuru national park, hell’s gate and Samburu game reserve which in 2002 provided the world with another wonder when a lioness adopted a baby Oryx. Merica, cathy, Bontana hotels and lake Nakuru lodge are among major relaxation joints located in the town for tourists where they are entertained alongside local dishes and many other leaving them wanting and wish to live in Nakuru.
In agriculture, Nakuru provides maize, wheat and other crops. It is referred to as the national granary and it’s very fertile and produces a reasonable percentage of food to the country.
Being one of the central business centres from colonial period, it is still one of the major towns where business has defined roots hence boosting the nation’s economy status. Having an already made market for the products it has so many buildings occupied by business men who run their day to day activities to earn a living.
Without forgetting in the entertainment sector, Nakuru is believed to hold and produce the most talented and prominent entertainers such as musicians, actors, dancers, acrobats among others.
For some time, the focus of international as well as local media has contributed in making Nakuru the best town. I believe the different communities living in the town has embraced peace amongst them through respect towards one another and by that way, all living in Nakuru can really be proud to be Kenyans. This is not all that there is in Nakuru, I kindly take this opportunity to request everybody in the world to come and visit this wonderful town to experience the goodness to be in Nakuru. All are welcomed.