Caption for the landscape image: How Nakuru’s night economy dream was dimmed by darkness and crime Sunday, February 15, 2026 Scroll down to read the article A man directs a motorist along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City on February 12, 2026. Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group By Eric Matara & Mercy Koskei Summary Article Related What you need to know: In Nakuru, by 8pm, streets are largely deserted, traders shut their shops and residents make a beeline for safety.Poorly maintained or non-functional lights leave large sections of Nakuru in darkness, creating perfect conditions for crime. When Nakuru attained city status on December 1, 2021, residents and business people were filled with optimism. They envisioned the Rift Valley’s largest commercial hub evolving into a vibrant 24-hour economy akin to Nairobi and other major cities. PREMIUM Membley residents cry out as bars blast music into homes Two popular entertainment joints accused of causing noise pollution. PREMIUM Nairobians walk 7 hours to Gatundu, testing the mind and muscles It was a chance to meet new people, share stories, and embrace a slow, deliberate way of turning weekends into adventures. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Membley residents cry out as bars blast music into homes Two popular entertainment joints accused of causing noise pollution.
PREMIUM Nairobians walk 7 hours to Gatundu, testing the mind and muscles It was a chance to meet new people, share stories, and embrace a slow, deliberate way of turning weekends into adventures.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
