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Susan Kihika

Recorded incumbent · Nakuru

At a glance

Recorded current position: Governor

Aspirant sought seat: Not listed on this office record (see interactive profile for any separate campaign)

County: Nakuru · Constituency: Not recorded · Ward: Not recorded

Party: UDA

Record updated: 2026-05-04 (record update, not independent verification).

Last verified: Not recorded.

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Biography

Susan Wakarura Kihika is the current Governor of Nakuru County, elected in the August 2022 General Elections under the UDA party ticket. As county chief executive, the Governor leads Nakuru County's development agenda, oversees county government operations, and implements policies to improve service delivery to residents. The Governor chairs the County Executive Committee and represents Nakuru at the Council of Governors (CoG), working with other county leaders on inter-governmental relations and devolution matters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of Nairobi, Master of Laws (LLM) from University of London, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya

Professional experience

Practicing lawyer specializing in commercial law, real estate, and corporate governance. Founded Kihika & Associates Advocates. Consultant to various organizations on legal and governance matters. Active in business and professional associations.

Political experience

• 2022–present: Governor, Nakuru County (UDA / Kenya Kwanza) • 2017–2022: Senator, Nakuru County; Senate Majority Whip (Jubilee Party → UDA)

Sources

https://cog.go.ke/current-governors/ [seeded 2026-05-04] parliament.go.ke (Senate roster, Nakuru) + Council of Governors records

Source attribution is not independent verification.

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