A serene environment full of fresh air hanging above slick tarmacked roads informs you that indeed you are in the posh Milimani Estate.

The estate borders London Ward, Biashara Ward and Menengai East and Menengai Crater on the northern part of the estate.

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It is here that senior government staff such as the County Commissioner as well as the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner’s official residence are situated.

The county government too has an official residence as well as administrative office in Milimani Estate.

Re-known business tycoons in Nakuru such as the Gilani have a home here.

The magnificent view of Lake Nakuru from Milimani estate in Nakuru city.

Photo credit: BRET SANYA/MTAA WANGU

To own a residential home with ample parking and own compound, residents here reveal to Mtaa Wangu that one has to part with not less than Sh 33 million.

At the same time, rent payable for a three-bedroomed mansion here goes for at least Sh 55,000 per month.

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Milimani has continued to attract investors in the hospitality industry as a spot check shows more hotels coming up.

Currently, the notable hotels include Apex, Alps, Capital Hill, Graceland and the latest kid on the block, Kijani Café.

A sign post showing Apex resort in Milimani estate.

Photo credit: BRET SANYA/MTAA WANGU

Gloria Wanjiru- a resident of Milimani estate reveals that the estate is a darling to many who love privacy.

According to her, majority of residents who stay in the gated residential area fully equipped with security guards are not keen on socializing with their neighbours.

As expected, the estate boasts of top notch security. When Mtaa Wangu toured the area, we noticed a number of vehicles belonging to various security companies parked at strategic points throughout the estate.

As for recreational facilities, Wanjiru says young people indulge mostly in house parties with an expectation to keep the music low.

In fact, a story is told of a club in Milimani Estate that used to have loud music and residents sought interventions to have the club comply with low music or shut down.

The establishment of Mololine offices a few years back was also met with criticism from the residents who were worried that the office would bring the rowdy nature of matatu stages to the tranquil environment.

It took the intervention of the then Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua to quell the antagonized spirits of the residents.

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And did you know that the posh estate is divided into two? Well Mtaa Wangu has established that we have Milimani East and Milimani West.

However, even as the estate prides itself in being one of the cool estates in Nakuru, some parts around Milimani Apartments area have had challenges of water services-an issue that residents are optimistic will be sorted out soon.

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