Nakuru
Rift Valley crossroads
“The lake gathers many rivers, and none loses its name.”
The Kalenjin presence in Nakuru county, from the Mau to the lake.
- Capital
- Nakuru City
- Region
- Central Rift Valley
- Altitude
- 1,800 to 3,000 metres
- Economy
- Agriculture, industry, tourism, services
- Kipsigis
- Arror
- Samor
- Lembus
- Nandi
- Ogiek
Nakuru · Molo · Kuresoi · Njoro · Elburgon · Naivasha · Rongai
Nakuru is the meeting county. Kipsigis families of Molo and Kuresoi, Arror, Samor, and Lembus households along the Mau ridge, Nandi settlers of Rongai and Njoro, and the Ogiek of the eastern Mau forest all share this ground with neighbours from every part of Kenya.
The city itself has become one of the most important Kalenjin urban centres outside the counties of origin. Nakuru holds a large share of Kalenjin professionals, students, and traders, and is one of the natural convening points for national Foundation events.
The Foundation works with the Ogiek Peoples Development Programme, the councils of elders of the Mau, and diaspora chapters in Nakuru city to run mentorship, land, and forest recovery programmes.
Forests and the Mau
Working with the Ogiek and Mau ridge communities on forest recovery and land tenure.
Urban chapter
Nakuru city chapter of the Foundation for professionals, students, and traders.
Peace and neighbours
Community peace work in Molo, Kuresoi, and Njoro.
Nakuru County Liaison (placeholder)
Regional Coordinator, Rift Valley Crossroads
info@kalenjin.foundation
If you live or work in Nakuru and would like to be involved, please write to us and mention the county in your subject line.