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This is governance that delivers. This is Governor @susankihika Transforming Nakuru.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Launched the second tranche of the 2025/26 Financial Year Nakuru County Bursary, amounting to Sh162,933,052, at Githoko-ini Grounds in Mau Narok, reaffirming my commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind in education.

A total of 28,678 students from universities, colleges, secondary schools, vocational training centres and special schools across all sub-counties will benefit. Earlier this year, we distributed Sh284,480,397 in bursaries to 57,231 students, bringing the total county bursary allocation to Sh446 million.

The moving testimonies of parents and bursary beneficiaries underscored education’s importance as society’s great equaliser. We will tour every sub-county to launch the respective bursaries awarded.

I outlined our achievements in education, including providing fortified uji in all public ECDE centres, employing 498 ECDE teachers, supplying learning materials, constructing ECDE classrooms, expanding vocational training and providing Sh30,000 capitation for VTC learners. From January next year, we will provide free uniforms to all learners in public ECDE centres.

I decried the high prevalence of child labour in Mau Narok, excessive consumption of illicit alcohol and school absenteeism. I urged the youth to enrol in VTCs.

I highlighted development projects in Mau Narok covering water, health, infrastructure, agriculture, trade and the environment. I encouraged residents to apply for low-interest loans through our Sh100 million Wezesha Fund.

Present were County Secretary Samuel Mwaura, Chief of Staff Peter Ketyenya, CECs Zipporah Wambui, Stephen Kuria, Leonard Bor, Michael Kamau, Roselyn Mungai and Nelson Maara, alongside COs Rosemary Kimani, Francis Njoroge, Ken Mungai, Kamau Kuria and Kibet Kurgat.

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@BobBrighton4 @susankihika Hii ndio akili Familia inategemea kwenyu ni kubaya mzeee

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Presided over an empowerment meeting at Davishon Dam in Kihingo Ward, Njoro, to support women and youth groups in improving household incomes and growing businesses.

I encouraged 15 groups that received 100 seater tents and two groups that received seats to utilise the equipment effectively and manage their business ventures prudently. I was impressed by the beneficiaries' plans and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting their business growth. This informed the establishment of the Sh100 million low-interest Wezesha Fund to facilitate access to affordable credit.

I highlighted development projects undertaken in Kihingo Ward to improve livelihoods. We have restored and protected Davishon Dam, installed solar power at four water projects, constructed maternity wings at Mutarakwa and Kihingo health facilities, and graded Majuu, Wamondo, Kwa Muhuri and Njuguini Roads. The new Njoro Level 4 Hospital will open before the end of December.

To support education, I issued bursary cheques to schools and VTCs worth Sh5,497,000 benefitting 1,260 students in Kihingo Ward. We have constructed four-door latrines at Wendani and Mutumburu ECDE centres. We are finalising the processing of title deeds for plot owners in Kihingo. A new contractor for Kihingo ESP market on site. Distributed maize seedlings to those present .

In attendance were County Secretary Samuel Mwaura, CECs Stephen Kuria, Nelson Maara, Michael Kamau, Zipporah Wambui, Leonard Bor and Roselyn Mungai; COs Rosemary Kimani, Francis Njoroge, Margaret Kinyanjui, Ken Mungai and Kamau Kuria; and area MCA Simon Kamau.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

First Gentleman Sam Mburu and I led MPs today in an empowerment fundraiser for youth and women from Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West, with Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Hon. Ali Hassan Joho as Chief Guest at the ASK Showgrounds in Nakuru City.

I applaud the contributions of MPs David Gikaria, Samuel Arama, Irene Njoki, Phelix Odiwuor Jalango, Zaheer Jhanda, Japheth Nyakundi, John KJ Kiarie, Dagoretti South Constituency, Senator Vincent Chemitei, businessman Abu Joho, and Nakuru Town East parliamentary aspirant Geoffrey Kamau towards our mission to empower youth and women to grow their businesses.

I highlighted development projects across the two constituencies, including ongoing road expansion in Nakuru City, water, education, health, markets, and access to low-interest loans. We will issue the second tranche of bursaries beginning next week, while ECDE learners will receive free uniforms from January next year.

I welcomed CS Joho’s call for police officers in Nakuru to stop arresting youths who earn a living by fishing in Lake Nakuru. Hon Joho pledged to support and supply fingerlings to promote fishing.

I called for unity in Nakuru, a highly cosmopolitan county, as I joined fellow leaders in urging residents to support H E President William Ruto. I remain committed to Nakuru’s socio-economic transformation.

Those present included CECs Stephen Kuria, Leonard Bor and Elga Riaga, chief officers, and MCAs led by area representative Bernard Gatuso.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Alongside National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, we met a section of residents from Bahati and Subukia Sub-Counties to discuss local needs, ongoing projects and opportunities to improve livelihoods across the two sub-counties.

We are expanding ECDE infrastructure and vocational training, supporting learners through bursaries and scholarships, and extending the Lishe na Mama Uji programme to more than 9,000 beneficiaries across the two sub-counties.

In healthcare, we are upgrading facilities, expanding maternal services and preparing Subukia Level 4 Hospital for full operationalisation. We are also improving access to clean water through boreholes, solar-powered projects and pipeline extensions.

Our agricultural interventions include subsidised artificial insemination, animal vaccination, distribution of high-value crop seedlings and support for poultry and dairy farming. The cost of fertiliser has also reduced from KSh 7,500 to KSh 2,500 under the subsidy programme.

We continue to improve rural roads, markets and business opportunities through cooperative financing, the Wezesha Fund and affordable boda boda financing.

In partnership with the National Government, we are advancing ESP markets, affordable housing in Bahati, technical college hostels, the upgrading of Afraha Stadium and the dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

A very happy Mashujaa Day to all Kenyans as we honour our heroes and celebrate every citizen whose dedication and service continues to build a stronger Nakuru and a greater Kenya.
#HappyMashujaaDay2026

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

As Chairperson of the CoG Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, I officially opened an intergovernmental conference on affordable housing at Sawela Lodges in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

Bringing together County Governments, the National Government, the Affordable Housing Board and the National Land Commission, the meeting is exploring ways to address challenges hindering the titling process for buyers of houses under the Affordable Housing Programme.

With the National and County Governments playing complementary roles, I challenged the conference to find solutions to challenges involving statutory consents, requisite approvals, land registration and surveys to facilitate seamless acquisition of title deeds by buyers. I urged delegates to develop hiconcrete, measurable and time-bound resolutions on the titling process.

Present were CoG CEO Mary Mwiti, Affordable Housing Board Chairman Jeremiah Simu, CEO Joe Mutugu, former CS Moses Kuria, Lands CEC John Kihagi, CECMs, COs and directors of physical planning.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Together with National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, we met a section of residents from Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West to discuss development priorities and progress in healthcare, education, infrastructure, trade and housing.

We are expanding access to quality healthcare through upgraded facilities, including the operationalisation of Bondeni Sub-County Hospital’s theatre, which has recorded 1,592 normal deliveries and 415 Caesarean sections since September 2025. We are also investing in VTCs, ECDE classrooms and sanitation facilities to strengthen education and skills development.

Across the two sub-counties, we continue to improve roads, drainage, water and sewer systems, streetlighting, markets and digital services, while upgrading county estates and settlement infrastructure.

In partnership with the National Government, we are advancing major road projects, including the dualling of Oginga Odinga Road from Nyahururu Interchange to West Road, rehabilitation of connecting roads and the Rironi-Mau Summit Road project. We are also pursuing ESP markets and affordable housing initiatives, including projects at Soilo and KAA Lanet.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Officially commissioned the Kahuruko Water Project in Kahuruko area, Biashara Ward, Naivasha, as part of my ongoing efforts to expand access to clean and safe drinking water for more households across Nakuru County.

The first water project in the area, Kahuruko Water Project is a Sh2.3 million initiative set to benefit over 500 households. The project entailed drilling a borehole, installing water tanks, solarization and laying 9.8 km of pipelines to deliver water directly to households. I reaffirmed my commitment to connecting more families to clean water and urged Naivawasco to manage the project responsibly.

Present were CECs Roselyn Mungai, Nelson Maara and John Kihagi; Finance Chief Officer Samuel Ndegwa; and MCAs Elijah Mwaura and Francis Kuria.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

We are scaling up vocational training education in Nakuru to equip thousands of young people with practical skills that will enable them to engage in sustainable income-generating activities.

During my tour of Muteithia Polytechnic in Muteithia area, Biashara Ward, I was impressed by the institution’s efforts to prepare learners to apply their skills for economic benefit upon graduation. The polytechnic offers courses in tailoring, electrical installation, mechanics and beauty therapy. We are providing Sh30,000 in capitation per learner, in addition to bursary support. We intend to expand the range of courses offered at the institution.

In addition to providing fortified uji in all public ECDE centres and employing more teachers, from January, we will begin providing free uniforms to all learners in public ECDE centres. I also inspected water, road, agriculture and trade projects in Biashara Ward. I urged residents to take advantage of low-interest loans available through our Sh100 million Wezesha Fund.

Present were CECs John Kihagi, Zipporah Wambui, Nelson Maara, Stephen Kuria, Michael Kamau and Roselyn Mungai; Chief Officers Joyce Ncece and Samuel Ndegwa; and MCAs Elijah Mwaura and Francis Kuria.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Engaged residents of the Langa Langa area in Murindat Ward, Gilgil, in an interactive session on the development projects we have implemented in the area.

I used the session at Langa Langa Market to highlight development projects in the area across the sectors of water, trade, education, and health. Key among the projects are the gravelling and grading of Gitare-Nuiswet, Kihanya-Jeremiah and Mbegi-Akorino Roads; drilling and equipping of Cura and Mwitumberia Water Projects; construction of sheds at Langa Langa Market; issuance of more than Sh2.4 million in low-interest loans to Manma Milele and Tumaini Sacco, among others; ongoing construction of a Newborn Unit and supply of maternity beds at Gilgil Hospital; and upgrades at dispensaries such as Nuthu and Gitare. We have also constructed ECDE centres, provided learning materials and Uji, which has increased the number of learners from 2,000 to 4,000.

We distributed certified maize seeds to hundreds of residents who attended the meeting. I committed to uplifting their lives as I urged them to remain steadfast in supporting the Government and H E President William Ruto.

Present were County Executive Members and area MCA.

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[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Held a consultative meeting with leaders of Boda Boda operators to deliberate on the Governor’s Affordable Boda Boda Programme, which we are set to launch in September.

Supported by a Sh60 million Boda Boda Fund, the initiative seeks to empower operators by easing the cost of acquiring motorcycles through affordable deposits and lower daily repayment rates. Under the programme, riders will acquire electric motorcycles with a deposit of Sh10,000 and a daily repayment of Sh189. For fuel-powered motorcycles, operators will pay a deposit of Sh12,000 and a daily repayment of Sh242. This marks a significant reduction from the high deposits and repayment rates that have long placed a heavy financial burden on our riders.

Kenya Commercial Bank, our key partner in the programme, outlined the process of accessing motorcycle financing and addressed concerns raised by the Boda Boda leadership. We will also prioritize the construction of additional Boda Boda sheds, roads, and high-mast lighting, while incorporating motorcycle riding skills into the curriculum of our Vocational Training Centres (VTCs). I remain committed to advancing the welfare and growth of the Boda Boda sector.

Present were Deputy Governor H E David Kones, Chief of Staff Peter Ketyenya, CECs Stephen Kuria and Zipporah Wambui, Deputy CS Newton Mwaura, Chief Officers Kibet Kurgat, Francis Njoroge, Joseph Kibusya and Gladys Kamuren, and KCB team led by General Manager David Nyamu.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Hosted the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, led by Chairman Senator Godfrey Osotsi, during a courtesy call ahead of their inspection tour of public utilities across Nakuru County.

I welcomed the committee and expressed my appreciation for their visit as part of their oversight mandate. As a county, we remain committed to transparency and accountability. I noted that although Nakuru is a water-scarce county, investments in boreholes have increased access to clean and safe drinking water to 63 per cent. I also highlighted that NAWASSCO was recently ranked the best-performing water service provider in the country.

Our health facilities continue to make significant progress, with improved quality and more timely service delivery. We are now offering more specialised healthcare, including the recently established optical laboratory at the Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital. We look forward to receiving the committee's feedback and implementing its recommendations to further strengthen service delivery.

Present were Deputy Governor H E David Kones, Chief of Staff Peter Ketyenya, and County Executive Committee Members Nelson Maara and John Kihagi.

[Gleeson @_Gleeson_]

@JBigwhiskey @susankihika She goes home everyday just like you.

[Gleeson @_Gleeson_]

Our Senator chose to run away rather than join her Senate colleagues on the oversight visit, fearing embarrassment from the impressive results of your transformation. Instead of facing reality on the ground, she continues speaking in churches. The stark difference between her claims and Nakuru’s visible progress is telling. What a shame!

[Gleeson @_Gleeson_]

✅Governor @susankihika has established clear, fair processes for bursary distribution, ensuring assistance reaches genuinely needy students. This systematic approach builds trust in government programs while preventing misuse of public resources, creating sustainable support systems that serve deserving beneficiaries effectively.

[Susan Kihika @susankihika]

Together with First Gentleman Sam Mburu and Lands CS Hon. Alice Wahome, I joined residents of Molo Sub-County for an economic empowerment programme aimed at supporting youth, women, and persons with disabilities to expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods.

I sincerely thank H.E. President William Ruto, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wa, Hon. Oscar Sudi, Hon. Kimani Kuria, Hon. Eric Wamumbi, Hon. Betty Maina, Hon. Irene Njoki, Hon. David Gikaria, Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Deputy Governor H.E. David Kones, MCAs John Mwangi and Benard Lang'at, as well as the spouse of Bahati MP, for their generous contributions towards this noble initiative.

Through such programmes, we continue empowering our people and advancing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

[Gleeson @_Gleeson_]

@oska202 @susankihika Its Organic bro
People want empowerment

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@Samk372 @susankihika Wewee kwenda kadinyweee Sim two