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Susan Kihika

Also known as: Governor Susan Kihika · Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika · Governor Kihika · Ms Kihika

Nakuru County Governor facing criticism over healthcare crisis, PWD fund disbursement delays, and allegations of opposition disruption.

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May 2026
29 MayThe Standard
… Following the fire, senior government officials, including Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, visited the scene of the fire.But MPs later dismissed claims that lead …
Orwoba hits out at govt for holding prayer breakfast amid Utumishi Girls tragedy
28 MayCitizen Digital
… Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said agencies were working together to support affected families.
Focus shifts to compliance with school safety manual after Utumishi Academy tragedy kills 16
13 MayCitizen Digital
… Waiguru acknowledged the unease caused by the fallout and appealed for unity moving forward.Her remarks were echoed by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, who urged the region to consolidate support behind President Ruto. …
Waiguru urges Mt. Kenya to pay 'Two Terms' debt as she rallies region behind Ruto
5 MayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has dismissed Governor Susan Kihika's claims that the poor service delivery at the Naivasha Level IV Hospital was due to the accrued debt by the Social Health Authority (SHA). …
Senator Karanja puts Governor Kihika to task over SHA payment claims
4 MayCapital News
… Governor Susan Kihika said no child with special needs, disabilities, or from vulnerable backgrounds should be denied education, noting that learning remains the most effective tool for transforming lives and promoting self-reliance. …
Nakuru County Prioritises Learners With Special Needs in 2026 Bursary Allocation
April 2026
29 AprThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNakuru Governor Susan Kihika has revealed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) owes Naivasha Level 4 Hospital Sh102 million. …
SHA: Time State stopped burying head in the sand

Society

Nakuru PWDs issue five-day notice over fund disbursement

The News

Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.

9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

Nakuru PWDs issue five-day notice over fund disbursement
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru hospital closure impact worsens amid nurses' strike
Following a nurses' strike that began over 40 days ago, Nakuru residents are facing a healthcare crisis linked to the January 2024 closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital. At least 11 people died at Nakuru Level Five Hospital during the strike, with leaders attributing the deaths to the loss of the War Memorial facility's capacity.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

Clinicians' strike in Nakuru enters day 37 over CBA dispute
Health workers in Nakuru County continue a strike over the county government's delay in signing a Collective Bargaining Agreement addressing their welfare and working conditions, causing disrupted services in public health facilities. Union leaders say the government has failed to act despite a court order for workers to return and threats of further staff withdrawals.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

Women MPs condemn Gachagua over gender-based political attacks
Women Members of Parliament, led by Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris, have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as a pattern of gender-based political violence and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with his political opponents. The MPs argued that political disagreements should not degenerate into personal attacks or targeting of women based on their gender, and cited alleged verbal attacks against Nyandarua Woman Representative Faith Gitau as an example of the pattern.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 16 August

Jubilee rejects DCP claims of party involvement in opposition violence
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 15 August

Gachagua accuses Murkomen of using goons to disrupt opposition
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deploying goons to intimidate opposition supporters and disrupt activities, vowing that such tactics will not prevent the party's nationwide mobilisation ahead of 2027. DCP Senator John Methu alleged that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, and other officials were involved in disrupting opposition activities during a political tour.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Murkomen accused of enabling attacks on opposition in Nakuru
Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of presiding over a police command structure that allowed hired groups to attack opposition supporters in Nakuru on Thursday, alleging that police officers were instructed to keep off during the violence.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Senator warns Nakuru police over alleged event disruption plans
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua accuses Kihika, Arama of orchestrating convoy attack
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

Broad-based government pressures undecided politicians to commit
President Ruto's broad-based government coalition is intensifying efforts to secure commitments from fence-sitters amid a competitive scramble to recruit defectors from opposition ranks, as demonstrated by a retreat held at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County attended by senior government and coalition officials.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

President Ruto credits accelerated development to ODM government inclusion
President William Ruto told a Broad-Based Coalition leaders' meeting in Naivasha that there has been accelerated development since ODM joined the government, stating that despite being political competitors, ODM and UDA came together for the country's sake and that political competition should not divide Kenya.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

Governor defends people sleeping outside Nakuru hospital
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said people photographed sleeping outside Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital are relatives waiting for loved ones, not abandoned patients. The images had sparked public outrage on social media over welfare concerns.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

Kuresoi North MP avoids charges in shooting inquiry
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has escaped charges over links to a June 19, 2026 shooting in the constituency that left three people shot, a bus torched and vehicles vandalised. A magistrate dismissed a police application to extend his investigation period and ordered detectives to charge him or discharge him, and by closing of business yesterday no charges had been preferred.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

Nakuru Governor and Senator clash at Senate audit meeting
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche clashed during a Senate County Public Accounts Committee meeting where Kihika appeared to respond to audit queries for the 2024/2025 financial year, with their dispute over the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital prompting the committee chair to intervene and request they withdraw unparliamentary language.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

Gachagua says he avoided Gen Z protests to prevent violence
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

Kuresoi North MP released on bail in Nakuru shooting case
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on Sh50,000 cash bail after appearing in court over a shooting incident that injured three people at an event in Nakuru County. The incident occurred at an economic empowerment event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
MP Mutai released on bail after detention hearing
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai, detained overnight after surrendering to police in connection with shooting chaos and an alleged assault during a June 19 rally, was released on a Sh100,000 bond with surety by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet. The magistrate dismissed the police request for 21-day detention, ruling there was insufficient evidence and that investigations could proceed without his continued custody.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on 100,000 shilling bond
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The court rejected a prosecution bid for 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on Ksh.100K bond
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The MP is suspected of involvement in violent clashes and a shooting incident during a youth empowerment event in his constituency.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kuresoi North MP arrested after violent clashes injure five
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua urges Gen Z to abandon Thursday protest plans
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Gen Z to stay home from planned Thursday protests, alleging the government deployed hired gangs to provoke violence. This reverses his April stance in which he backed the youth's right to protest and pledged the United Opposition would march alongside them.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Twelve suspects in Kuresoi North shooting released on bond
Twelve suspects connected to chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19—where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised during a Kenya Kwanza event—were released on bond of Sh50,000 each by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet, who ruled the police lacked evidence for a 21-day detention.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
KWS director rejects KNCHR report on Lake Nakuru missing fishermen
During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

Investigation must target political leaders recruiting goons in Molo violence
An opinion piece calls for authorities to investigate who between Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai is responsible for violence in Molo, Nakuru County, where three people were shot and 56 suspected goons arrested, arguing that without holding political leaders accountable, goon culture will persist.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

Former MP accuses governor of intimidating legislators, warns of election chaos
Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has called on President William Ruto to rein in politicians inciting violence, warning that unchecked political mobilisation could plunge the nation into chaos as it edges closer to the 2027 General Election. He accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika of intimidating Members of Parliament and frustrating their efforts to deliver on their mandates.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

Police arrest 56 suspects after Kuresoi North event disruption
Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrest 56 after clashes at Kuresoi North public event
The National Police Service confirmed the arrest of at least 56 individuals following violent disturbances at a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Kuresoi North attended by senior leaders including Governor Susan Kihika. Tensions reportedly flared when Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the venue with supporters, sparking confrontations with residents and other attendees; police recovered multiple exhibits believed to have been used in the violence.
20 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ol Kalou residents block buses over alleged ID card auction
Residents in Kaimbaga Ward, Ol Kalou constituency stopped school buses, alleging they were transporting people involved in the illegal auction of national identity cards. The incident, which occurred ahead of the July 16 by-election, sparked online debate and calls for investigations and transparency.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

Police hunt Kuresoi North MP after three shot in supporters clash
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →