Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and First Gentleman Sam Mburu on Friday October 16, 2026 led MPs in an empowerment fundraiser for youth and women from Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West.
The event was graced by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho as Chief Guest.
Speaking during the event, Kihika applauded the contributions of MPs David Gikaria, Samuel Arama, Irene Njoki, Phelix Odiwuor Jalango, Zaheer Jhanda, Japheth Nyakundi, John KJ Kiarie, Senator Vincent Chemitei, businessman Abu Joho, and Nakuru Town East parliamentary aspirant Geoffrey Kamau towards the mission to empower youth and women to grow their businesses.
Kihika used the moment to highlight development projects across the two constituencies, including ongoing road expansion in Nakuru City, water, education, health, markets, and access to low-interest loans.
She revealed that bursary tranche for this financial Year will be issued beginning next week, while ECDE learners will receive free uniforms from January next year.
Governor Kihika also welcomed CS Joho’s call for police officers in Nakuru to stop arresting youths who earn a living by fishing in Lake Nakuru. Joho pledged to support and supply fingerlings to promote fishing.
She at the same time called for unity in Nakuru, terming it a highly cosmopolitan county.
Kihika also used the moment to join other leaders in urging residents to support President William Ruto.
“I remain committed to Nakuru’s socio-economic transformation,” she stated.
Those present included CECs Stephen Kuria, Leonard Bor and Elga Riaga, chief officers, and MCAs led by area representative Bernard Gatuso.
