Colleges in Nakuru

Colleges in Nakuru

1. African institute of research and development studies
2. Nakuru Institute of Information Communication Technology
3. Kenya Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Technology [KIBSAT]
4. Nakuru College of Health Sciences and Management
5. Nakuru Counseling & Training Institute, Centre of Hope
6. Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology
7. Prestige Academy and College
8. Jogoo Commercial College

Egerton Uiversity Njoro, Nakuru

Universities in Nakuru

1. Egerton University – Njoro,
2. Kabarak University – Kabarak
3. Bugema University Elgonview Collage Nakuru Town campus

Map of Universities in Nakuru

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Merica Hotel Nakuru

Luxury Nakuru Hotels

1. Merica Hotel
2. Hotel Kunste
3. Bontana Hotel

Lodges in Nakuru

1. Lake Nakuru Lodge
2. Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
3. Flamingo Hill Camp
4. Sun Bird Lodge

Medium Class Hotels

1. Midland Hotel

Primary Schools in Nakuru

Primary Schools in Nakuru

• Excel Academy
• Barut primary school
• Bondeni Primary School
• Jamhuri Primary School
• Harambee Khalsa Primary School
• Heshima primary school
• Kaptembwa primary school
• Kariba Road Primary School
• Kelelwet primary school
• Kenyatta Primary School
• Kimathi Primary School
• Koinange primary school
• Lanet Lighthouse Academy, Lanet, Nakuru
• Lions Primary School
• Mama Ngina Primary School
• Melvin Jones Primary School
• Menengai Primary School
• Michinda Boys Boarding Primary School
• Mogoon primary school
• Moi Primary School
• Roots Academy
• Racecourse Primary School
• St. Joseph’s Primary School
• St. Mary’s Primary School

Flamingoes have returned to Lake Nakuru National Park in large numbers following rains experienced in the area over the last few months.

The number of flamingoes, which are the main attraction at the park, is estimated to be 1.5 million.

A few months ago, the number dropped to about 400,000 due to the drought that hit the country.

Senior Warden Lydia Kisoyan said the rains had seen a 100 per cent recovery of the lake’s water capacity.

“Last year the lake lost about two thirds of its water; in fact, we had just a pool of water resulting to migration of the flamingoes to other areas due to lack of food,” she said, adding the three major rivers that feed the lake are also overflowing after drying up for months.

“Rivers Njoro, Makalia and Nderit are now flowing and very active resulting to a lake that is overflowing with water and submerging the roads used to tour the park,” she added.

Kisoyan said there was a lot of food in the ecosystem even for other wild animals living in the park.

“We are also recording decreased deaths of other wild animals as food is in plenty,” she said.

The return of the flamingoes has seen the number of tourists visiting the park go up in the last two months. “We are in our peak season and we are registering about 1,500 visitors every day,” she said.

town’s garbage

However, according to the warden, the heavy rains also came with its disadvantages, which are affecting the park.

Kisoyan says Nakuru Town’s poor drainage system has seen most of the town’s garbage drain at the park, posing a great risk to the animals.

“When it rains all garbage especially plastics end up at the lake. This kind of effluent is dangerous to the animals once consumed,” she said.

By STELLA MWANGI

Hippo at Lake Naivasha

Naivasha is a town in the new Nakuru county, Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi – Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway.

The main industry is agriculture, especially Horticulture

Naivasha is also a popular tourist destination. Hell’s Gate National Park, Longonot National Park and Mount Longonot are nearby attractions. Tours also have included Lake Naivasha, to observe birdlife and hippopotamus behavior, as well as other wild animals.

A street in Rongai Town Kenya

Rongai is a town in the new Nakuru County, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It lies 30 km west of Nakuru, along the A104 Road and the railway line between Nakuru and Uganda. It is about 10 kilometres north of Elburgon and 15 kilometres east of Molo. Rongai is part of the Rongai Constituency.

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Timber Industry in Elburgon

Elburgon is a small town in Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is located 30 kilometres west of the capital city of Nakuru, the provincial capital. Nearest towns include Molo, Njoro and Rongai.

Elburgon is an electoral ward of the Molo Constituency and Nakuru County Council.. Elburgon is also a name of an administrative division in Nakuru District. Elburgon division is divided into three locations: Elburgon, Mariashoni and Turi

Elburgon used to be a thriving timber town on the fringes of the Mau Forest in Western Kenya. Large scale deforestation and a government ban on logging has resulted in very high unemployment in Elburgon and the surrounding area. An estimated 100,000 people who were directly or indirectly employed in the timber industry countrywide are reported to have lost their jobs following the logging ban, a third of them from Elburgon town.

The removal of the trees has also resulted in a dramatic fall in the water table, and with ground cover removed dust pollution has become a common feature, compounded by the large hills of smouldering sawdust that still remain. What was a flourishing town is now in the grip of an economic and environmental disaster.