Susan Kihika Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Husband, Daughters, Contacts, Salary, and Net Worth.

Susan Kihika Biography

Susan Wakarura Kihika is a popular Kenyan lawyer, politician, and the present governor of Nakuru County. She is also the first female governor of Nakuru County. She was elected as a senator in 2017 on Jubilee Party as a Majority whip. She held the position until the 11th of May 2020 when she was substituted by Senator Irungu Kang’ata now the governor of Muranga County.

Earlier to that, she served as the first female speaker of the Nakuru County Assembly and also retained the position of the Vice Chair of the County Assemblies Forum (CAF). Kihika is the best-known philanthropist and has been concerned with community projects and charity work including supporting women’s groups across the county.

She is a potent advocate for the rights and welfare of children, particularly those living with disabilities, and the betterment of girl child education She is among the most distinguished female politicians in the country and is also the President of the IPU Bureau of Women Parliamentarians. She was a gubernatorial candidate for Nakuru County in the 2022 Kenyan general election.

She won the election on a UDA ticket and Kenya Kwanza coalition in the August 2022 election and proceeded with the former Governor Lee Kinyanjui who was defending his seat on a Jubilee ticket. Nakuru governor and former Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika picked David Kones as her deputy governor. Kones is a former High School Principal, a clergyman, and has a degree in conflict management.

Due to her love for the country, Governor Susan Kihika left a lucrative law career in the US where she had founded the Kihika Law Firm to come back to serve the country.

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  1. Name: Susan Wakarura Kihika
  2. Age: 48 years old as of 2022
  3. Birthday: 1974
  4. Zodiac Sign: Not Known
  5. Height: Around 5 feet 4 inches tall
  6. Nationality: Kenyan
  7. Occupation: Politician
  8. Marital Status: To be Updated
  9. Salary: Sh.584,000 per month
  10. Net worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars

Susan Kihika Age

Kihika is 48 years old as of 2022, she was born in 1974, in Nakuru, Kenya. Susan’s birthday is publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Susan Kihika Height

Susan is around 5 feet 4 inches tall. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Susan Kihika Early Life

Susan was born to the late Kihika Kimani in 1974 in Nakuru County. Kimani Susan’s father was a Moi-era politician. She is one of the 41 children of the late Kihika Kimani.

Susan Kihika Education

Susan attended Busara Forest View Academy in Nyahururu and later joined Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls’ High School in Nyeri where she took her high school level. After she completed high school level, Susan relocated to the United States in 1992, for further education.

She was accepted to the University of North Texas, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the Law School of Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas in 2006. Thereafter, she was admitted to the Texas Bar, after passing the requisite examinations.

Tertiary / University

  • Date: 2003-2006
  • Education Institution: Law School of Southern Methodist University
  • Qualification: Juris Doctor degree
  • Date: 1996-2000
  • Education Institution: University of North Texas
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Secondary Education

  • Date: 1992-1996
  • Education Institution: Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls’ High School in Nyeri
  • Qualification: KCSE

Primary Education

  • Date: 1983-1992
  • Education Institution: Busara Forest View Academy in Nyahururu
  • Qualification: KCPE

Susan Kihika Family

Susan was born among the 41 children of the late Kihita Kimani (father) who died in 2004 and Alice Kimani (mother). Her father Kimani died at the age of 74. Her mother was her father’s second wife She is the sixth child of Alice, the second wife to Kihika Kimani.

Susan Kihika Husband

Susan was married to Sam Mburu in Nyahururu, a businessman, and a close friend of William Ruto. The pair married in a traditional wedding on 7 November 2020 in Nyahururu. The ceremony was graced by the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, who also took part in the dowry negotiations. The couple married on 7 November 2020.

Susan Kihika Wedding 

Nakuru governor Kihika wedded her longtime boyfriend and businessman Sam Mburu in a colorful traditional wedding. The ceremony went on at the Kihika family ranch in Marmanet (Nyahururu) and was graced by William Ruto.

Sources privy to the ceremony indicated that the Ruto witnessed dowry negotiations that took place before the final wedding ceremony. A number of Ruto’s allies also attended the ceremony including his personal assistant Farouk Kibet, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa, and Nyeri Woman Rep Rahab Mukami, among others.

Kihika and Mburu have had a much-publicized relationship over the past eight years when they met on the campaign trail.

Susan Kihika Daughters

The Nakuru Governor Susan is a proud mother of two daughters called Tiffany and Ashley. Tiffany Kiarie lately graduated from the University of Tampa where she was pursued a degree in Political Science with a concentration in World Affairs and a minor in Criminal Justice. Her recent involvement in her mother’s gubernatorial race could as well mean she too will soon be a stand-alone politician in the near future.

Ashley Kihika is the younger daughter who looks more of their dad, compared to Tiffany who took after the mother. She is a member of the International Student Organization, The University of Tampa’s United Nations Student Alliance, and the African Student Association.

Susan Kihika Salary

Governor receives an annual salary of Ksh. 11,088, 000 as the governor of Nakuru County. If the governor’s salary includes allowance Ksh. 300,000, Market Adjustment Ksh 170,000 the salary can go up to 924,000 per month. This is an average monthly salary without any allowances included.

Governors in Kenya Allowances include Childcare allowances, Sitting allowances, Housing allowances, Medical insurance allowances, telephone charges, Stationery and photocopying allowances, Project allowances, and travel as well as subsistence allowances.

Susan Kihika Net Worth

Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihiki’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $6 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Politician. Through her various sources of income, Susan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Susan Kihika Wiki

  • Full Names: Susan Wakarura Kihika
  • Popular As: Governor of Nakuru County
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Politician, Lawyer, Former first Speaker of the Nakuru County Assembly
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Race / Ethnicity: African
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Susan Kihika Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 48 Years (2022)
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Known
  • Date of Birth: 1974
  • Place of Birth: Nakuru, Kenya
  • Birthday: Not Known

Susan Kihika Education

  • Highest Qualification: JURIS DOCTOR LAW
  • Education Institution: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, TEXAS USA

Susan Kihika Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Kihita Kimani
  • Mother: Alice Kimani
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 40
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Married to Sam Mburu
  • Boyfriend: Single
  • Children: Daughter(s) (Tiffany and Ashley)

Susan Kihika Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million – $6 million dollars
  • Salary: Ksh. 11,088, 000
  • Source of Income: Politics

Susan Kihika Nakuru County Governor

Susan Kihiki is the governor of Nakuru County following the August 9, 2022, election. The third governor said on Twitter after being declared the winner, “Thank You to the great people of Nakuru County for giving me a resounding mandate to be the 3rd Governor of NC. It’s a huge privilege & honor with great responsibility. I will give it my all, and together we will get it on the path to economic prosperity and make it work for all!”

Susan was elected as the governor of Nakuru county after Kenya general election held on 9 August 2022. Kihika vied for the seat of MP for Bahati constituency back in the year 2013 and was defeated.

She went further to not only remain firmly in the TNA party but also encouraged her masses of supporters across Bahati constituency to accept the results and support the winner of the election.

The true act of leadership. Coupled with her education, vast experience in matters of law as well as immense goodwill in her leadership qualities, and more so her decision to remain firm in TNA-The party-even after she lost in the elections.

She later became the first Nakuru County Assembly speaker after beating seven worthy contenders to emerge as the first Assembly Speaker of Nakuru County. Since then, Susan has not looked back. She also served as the elected Senator for Nakuru County from 2017 to 2022. Kihika currently serves as the elected governor of Nakuru City.

Frequently Asked Questions About Susan Kihika

Who is Susan Kihika?

Susan Wakarura Kihika is a popular Kenyan lawyer, politician, and the present governor of Nakuru County. She is also the first female governor of Nakuru County. She was elected as a senator in 2017 on Jubilee Party as a Majority whip. She held the position until the 11th of May 2020 when she was substituted by Senator Irungu Kang’ata now the governor of Muranga County.

How old is Susan Kihika?

Governor Kihika is a Kenyan national born in 1974 in Nakuru City, Kenya.

How tall is Susan Kihika?

Kihika stands at a height of around 5 feet 4 inches.

Is GovernorSusan Kihika married?

Governor Susan Kihika is currently not in a relationship. Susan was married to Sam Mburu, However, the governor, Susan Kihika, filed for a divorce in 2018.

How much is Governor Susan Kihika worth?

Governor Susan Kihika has an approximate net worth of $1 million-$6 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the political industry.

How much does Governor Kihika make?

Governor receives an annual salary of Ksh. 11,088, 000 as the governor of Nakuru County. If the governor’s salary includes allowance Ksh. 300,000, Market Adjustment Ksh 170,000 the salary can go up to 924,000 per month.

Where does Governor Kihika live?

Kihika is a resident of Nakuru City, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Kihika dead or alive?

Governor Susan Kihika is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Susan Kihika Now?

Kihika is current governor of Nakuru County. She is also the first female governor of Nakuru County.

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