Egerton University

university, Nakuru, Kenya

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Egerton University is a public university located in Njoro, Kenya, near the town of Nakuru. Founded in 1939, it is one of Kenya's public universities. The university serves an important agricultural region and is situated in an area known for its healthful climate. Nakuru itself is a significant agricultural and commercial center in west-central Kenya.123

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…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 National Park, known for its hundreds of species of birds, the Hyrax Hill prehistoric site, and the immense Menengai Crater. Pop. (1999) 219,366; (2009) 286,411.
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…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 National Park, known for its hundreds of species of birds, the Hyrax Hill prehistoric site, and the immense Menengai Crater. Pop. (1999) 219,366; (2009) 286,411.
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