Egerton University Njoro
Njoro Division is located in the greater Nakuru District on the eastern edge of the Mau Forest Complex, the largest single forest block in Kenya. The area lies between the forest and Lake Nakuru National Park, a world famous flamingo habitat. The greater Nakuru District is situated between 35º 28′ – 35º 36′ E longitude and 0º 13′ – 1º 10′ S latitude.
Njoro stands at an altitude of 1,800 m (6,000 ft) above sea level and has a mild, agreeable climate. Temperatures range between 17–22° C, while the average annual rainfall is in the region of 1,000 mm.
Economy
Njoro is served by the Nairobi–Kisumu railway and has good roads. There is a thriving urban centre with a post office and many primary and secondary schools. The area hosts one of the oldest universities in Kenya, Egerton University. As is typical in Kenya, Njoro has many churches and a mosque. The area has a government administrative office and three hospitals.
The main economic activities are agricultural‐based industries including vegetable and milk processing, large‐scale wheat and barley farming. Light manufacturing industries such as timber milling and quarrying are also a mainstay of the local economy. The economic growth of the town has been slowed due to its proximity to the provincial capital, Nakuru. Tourism has a minor but important role in the local economy. The town is part of the south Rift tourist circuit as it is on the way to the famed Masai Mara National Park. Tourists can visit the Lord Egerton castle, which is run and maintained as a visitor and conference center by Egerton University.
There are many civil society organizations, including farmers’ and forest associations, youth groups, women’s groups and community-based organisations (CBOs). Compared to other Kenyans, the people of Njoro lead an above average lifestyle.
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