- Nakuru residents submitted a request to the county parliament, urging governor Susan Kihika to explain the reason for his long -term absence, citing the leadership gap in the county
- Kihika was seen in public last time in November 2024, claiming he was in maternity leave, but residents still ask where he was with his leadership
- Concerns erupted after County Secretary Samuel Mwaura allegedly held leadership positions and excluded deputy governor David Kones
- With some residents advocating the right to maternity leave, others want accountability and pay parliament 14 days to clarify
Nakuru – bNakuru residents have filed a request to the Nakuru County parliament asking for information about governor Susan Kihika to continue to be absent from office.
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The request, supported by 2,000 signatures, wants the governor to appear before the parliament to explain who is leading the county government at the moment.
Kihika, who appeared in public last time on November 18, 2024, has held that he is in maternity leave, a claim that some residents now want to be certified.
“We are implementing section 15 of the County Government Act 2012 where we can publicly submit applications on public affairs and especially the absence of one governor Kihika Susan,” said Kimori Evans, a resident.
The complainants argued that Kihika's absence has created a gap in leadership, with county secretary Samuel Mwaura allegedly taking on the responsibilities of the governor and excluding deputy governor David Kones.
The lack of open communication from the governor's office has prompted residents to question the validity of the decisions made without him.
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Why is Kihika's maternity leave examined?
On Friday, January 17, Kihika issued a statement confirming that she had taken maternity leave and would return to work a few weeks later.
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However, more than two months later, he has not yet returned to the office, which stimulates rumors about where he is.
“You need to provide a one -way communication that you are going to maternity leave to hand over your responsibility so we need open communication. He actually made contact when residents claimed where the governor was,” Kimori added.
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Last week photos emerged online showing Kihika in the United States accompanied by her husband.
Compared to its long -term absence, residents have paid a 14 -day county parliament to provide clarification on who is in charge of Nakuru County at the moment.
However, some Nakuru residents have defended Kihika, saying that as a mother, she has the right to maternity leave as any other Kenyan employed.
Is Susan Kihika a prisoner?
Elsewhere, Kihika was sentenced to six months in prison for undermining the court after failing to obey a court order in connection with a land dispute case.
The Kihika lawyers' team has shown plans to appeal against the decision, saying the ruling is numerous and politically motivated.
The case attracted public sentiment, with supporters and critics discussing the impact of his political profession.
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