Nakuru is located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley between latitude 0010' and 0020' South and longitude 360 and 36010' East. The larger part of the town lies at an altitudeof about 1700 metres above sea level.

There is both small and large scale farming in Nakuru. Many farms have been subdivided into small- holder portions and urban residential plots.

Climate
With an average annual rainfall of about 950mm, Nakuru has a dry sub- humid equatorial climate. There are two ainy seasons: March- May and Octoder - December.

Soils
Due to its location on the floor of the Rift Valley, its covered with volcanic soils. During dry seasons, its engulfed with whirlwinds of dust giving the town its name (Nakuru- a place of winds in the Maasai language)

Commerce
The major economic sectors of Nakuru are agriculture, tourism, and tertiary services. Commercial activities are concentrated in the CBD and along various strips in smaller nodes.

Lake Nakuru National park is the major tourist attraction. Nakuru offers departure to various other attractions in the Rift Valley region such as Lake Bogoria and Baringo. The Menengai Crater is a minor tourist attraction.