NAKURU

town, west-central Kenya. It lies near the Mau Escarpment, 95 miles (153 km) northwest of Nairobi, near the heart of the Kikuyu people's homeland. One of the largest towns in Kenya, Nakuru is an important agricultural centre and the site of Egerton University (1939). It is a busy commercial and transport centre for west-central Kenya. Nearby attractions include Lake Nakuru, Hyrax Hill prehistoric site, and the immense Menengai Crater. Pop. (1984 est.) 101,700.