Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at Kisima Farm, Njoro, in Nakuru County. The governor accused Cheruiyot of ethnic mobilisation in Nakuru, a cosmopolitan county with a majority Kikuyu and Kalenjin population. A close aide of Senator Cheruiyot told the Star that during the meeting, residents expressed disgruntlement with Kihika’s leadership, accusing her of marginalisation. Gachagua, the DCP leader, has announced a two-day tour of Nakuru county on February 27-28, despite what he has alleged to be threats by Kihika’s husband, Sam Mburu, not to step in the county. Sources in DCP indicate that Gachagua is expected to back former NHIF chief executive Geoffrey Mwangi as the party’s preferred candidate for the Nakuru governor seat.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 14:27 UTC