Lawyer Lawrence Karanja who is also the CAS for Industrialization Trade has been endorsed by Law Society of Kenya Rift Valley Region for Nakuru Senatorial seat come August 9th General Elections.
Speaking after the endorsement, Karanja assured residents that he would bring change in Nakuru once elected.
According to him, Nakuru county has many resources that should be utilized for the betterment of the people.
Though not declared the political party he will use, Karanja believes true leadership is all about listening to the people and addressing their challenges.
“Nakuru we are a rich county and time is now for that to be reflected in the lives of the people through better leadership and I believe I am up to the task as Senator” he said.
Already, his bid has received a major boost as LSK Rift Valley Region members vowed to rally behind him.
Led by Gordon Ogolla, the members assured Karanja of their total support.
“This is the time and the support we are giving you is a great one towards your success” said Ogolla.
Karanja now joins Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja, and Kelvin Migongo who have declared interest for the seat.
Nakuru County Assembly speaker Susan Kihika has today explained why she is best suited to be the next Nakuru County Senator.
As she traversed the vast Njoro sub-county which is one of the 11 sub-counties in Nakuru County on Friday, Kihika explained to the residents why she is best suited. She was on a tour to mobilize residents who have not registered as voters to do it.
Starting at Njoro township where she addressed Jubilee Party aspirants and opinion leaders, Kihika explained that as a trained lawyer who has even worked for the US government, she aptly fits the role of representation which is one of the mandates of a senator.
Susan Kihika addressing residents at Njoro sub-county as she mobilized them to register as voters
“One of the mandates of a senator is to make laws. As a trained lawyer who has in the past worked for the US government before setting up my own law firm, I fully understand what it means to play the role of representation,” said Kihika adding that the skills also made her ideal as a law maker.
“In the past four years, I have been presiding over the County assembly which is the law making organ in our county. This experience will be very useful when making laws concerning our county and country,” added Kihika.
The senatorial candidate who is so far the leading candidate in the race also explained that with her years at the assembly, she is the only one of the aspirants who fully understands the challenges the county is facing.
“With my four years’ experience heading the assembly, I know very well what challenges Nakuru is facing. I will lobby for resources knowing very well what Nakuru needs,” said Susan Kihika.
Another role that the senator plays is that of oversight. Kihika has revealed that this is almost similar to what the county assembly has been doing.
“I understand the complexities in running a county government. This makes me the best choice for senate come August this year and I trust you will give me your votes,” Said Kihika.
The outspoken youthful Kihika won the hearts of many residents in Njoro when she promised to stand with the president if elected and protect him from those who always verbally attack him.
“For those who knew my father, I am as fearless as him. I will stand and protect the president from those who are always out to insult him,” said the courageous and outspoken Kihika.
