They are known as the leafy suburbs of Nakuru where residents eat life with a big spoon.

Here are Nakuru’s top five estates:

Milimani estate

Milimani estate is home to the rich and mighty who can afford an exclusive and exquisite atmosphere.

The estate is home to high-end business leaders, tycoons, government administrators, foreign expatriates, and the crème de la creme of the society.

Indeed, the local governor's official residence is being constructed in Milimani.

Residents here enjoy well-tarmacked roads and have a clear view of Lake Nakuru.

Buying an acre in Milimani estate averages at Sh50 million while a mansion is sold at around Sh60 million. The estate is also well-secured since it is home to Nakuru Statehouse.

Kiamunyi estate

Kenya’s political elite, retired military generals and moneyed former civil servants have homes in the posh Kiamunyi.

Chief Justice David Maraga, for instance, has a home here next to that of Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli.

Former Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia also owns a home here.

It is arguably one of Nakuru‘s well-secured affluent residential areas that is a preferred investment destination by high-class residents.

Naka estate

This is yet another affluent neighbourhood in Nakuru east.

This estate is posh owing to the magnificent buildings that dot the area.

Security is also tight, thanks to the police dog training unit located in this estate.

Bordering the Free Area informal settlement area, Naka is also an upcoming posh estate for the middle class and tycoons seeking lavish dwellings.

Ngata

Ngata and the surrounding area is occupied by the who is who in the business world in Nakuru.

Governor Susan Kihika owns a home here. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Gicheha farm is also located in Ngata.

Section 58 estate

The estate ranks second in Nakuru for better road networks and luxurious buildings. Initially, the area housed the Kenyan Indian post-colonialist community. Currently, the estate hosts both Kenyan Asians and native Kenyans. Section 58 estate has attracted numerous foreigners for more than a decade.

EMatara@ke.nationmedia.com

Revealed: Nakuru's five posh estates where the rich and mighty live

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