Susan Wakarura Kihika is a Kenyan lawyer, politician, and the first female governor of Nakuru County.
15 Facts About Susan Kihika
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Susan Kihika was among the seven female Governors that were elected in the 9 August 2022 Kenyan general election against a total 44 male governors, marking significant progress from the three female governors that had been elected in the 2017 elections.
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Susan Kihika was elected as a senator in 2017 on the Jubilee Party as a Majority whip.
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Susan Kihika is a well-known philanthropist who has been involved in community projects and charity work including supporting women groups across the county.
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Susan Kihika is a strong advocate for the rights and welfare of children, especially those living with disabilities, and the advancement of girl child education.
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Susan Kihika attended Busara Forest View Academy in Nyahururu and Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls' High School in Nyeri.
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Susan Kihika then migrated to the United States around 1992, for further education.
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Susan Kihika was admitted to the University of North Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
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In 2012, after 20 years in the United States, Susan Kihika travelled back to Kenya.
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Susan Kihika vied for the Nakuru County Speaker's seat where she defeated 7 opponents to emerge as the first Assembly Speaker of Nakuru County.
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Susan Kihika's vision is to see peaceful coexistence within Nakuru County She has been involved in supporting social issues, economic empowerment initiatives and addressing insecurity.
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In 2018, Senator Susan Kihika was elected as the first Vice President of the Bureau of the Forum of Women Parliamentarians.
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Susan Kihika defeated Lee Kinyanjui who was on a Jubilee Party ticket and became the first woman Governor for Nakuru County.
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Susan Kihika is commonly referred to by her county people as the "Woman of Firsts".
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Susan Kihika was married to Sam Mburu in a traditional wedding on 7 November 2020 in Nyahururu.